Google is preparing a significant shake-up for how apps land on Android phones. A new rule will take effect for certified ...

For years, Android has been known as the free-spirited cousin in the world of mobile operating systems. Unlike Apple's walled ...

Google is introducing an identity verification requirement for developers to register applications for installation on ...

Google notes that the requirements will begin full rollout in September 2026. Google has introduced new requirements for app ...

Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

Google will soon require every Android app developer, whether they distribute software through its Play Store or outside of ...

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, ...

With claims that sideloaded apps are 50 times more likely to contain malware, Google is tightening restrictions for ...

Google’s timeline is clear. Early access invites start in October 2025. Verification opens to all developers in March 2026. Enforcement begins in September 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and ...

Google announced new security measures for Android app distribution, requiring developers to verify their identities for apps ...