As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google’s new requirements for all Android developers to verify their identity. The third-party app store argues that Google falsely frames ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Hey there! If you're an Android developer eyeing the iOS world, you're in the same spot I was a couple of years ago ...

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...

Android enthusiasts running stock firmware with root or custom ROMs like Lineage OS often face a frustrating challenge: Google Play Integrity checks. These security measures can prevent banking apps, ...

Today, Google is announcing an update to the Android XR SDK, by releasing Developer Preview 2. It was officially announced as part of Google I/O 2025. This is packed with new features and improvements ...

Google shipped Android 16 Beta 4 late Thursday, describing it as “the last scheduled update in our Android 16 beta program.” And this time, it’s not just available on Pixel devices. “This is our ...

For years now, Android has been developed in a way that allowed the public to look in on Google’s work, but that’s now changing as Google has just confirmed that it will start to develop the operating ...