With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...
InfoWorld

Google’s Android developer verification program draws pushback

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens ...

Google wants Intrinsic to be 'Android of robotics' as it pushes into physical AI

In folding its Intrinsic project into the main company and out of "Other Bets," Google is aiming to mimic its Android ...

Google banned 80,000 developer accounts, blocked 27 million dangerous apps from outside Google Play and more: How Google kept Android users safe in 2025

Google has published its annual review of Android and Google Play security. It reveals the protection measures that Google ...

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation ...

Google blocked nearly two million Android apps and more than 80,000 developer accounts

That's less than previous years, but still a worryingly high number ...
9to5Google

Google details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps

Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.

Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
Droid Life

Play Protect Put in Work in 2025, ID’d 27 Million Malicious Apps Outside Google Play Last Year

Google shared a recap of 2025 in the world of Android and Google Play security. Huge numbers are thrown around. 27 million.

Android 17 Beta 2 Launch: Bubbles Windowing Mode, EyeDropper API, and Connectivity Enhancements

Google released Android 17 Beta 2, advancing system APIs and developer tools ahead of the stable release expected later this ...

Google Android 17 Beta 2 released for Pixel devices with smarter multitasking and better privacy

Google has rolled out Android 17 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, introducing app bubbles, a Handoff API, enhanced privacy controls, and stronger SMS OTP protection. The company aims to reach platform ...
Syrian Arab News Agency

Google releases second beta of Android 17 with new features and security updates

Google has released the second beta version of its upcoming Android 17 operating system for eligible Pixel devices as part of ...