An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Android's ascent to the top of the tree as far as sales to consumers is concerned is well documented. What will be of more concern to Google is the apparent failure of the platform to gain traction ...

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...

Developers must now agree to let their Android app icons be themed or they won't be allowed to distribute on the Google Play ...

Google LLC today announced that it’s launching passkey support for developers on Android and Chrome as part of a push for the widespread adoption of passkeys. Passkeys are an industry standard ...

Google's Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 adds custom icons, step tracking, and better performance, but Pixel 10 owners may need to ...

The company is releasing the first developer beta of its upcoming OS and continuing on the path it’s been blazing since Android 12. The company is releasing the first developer beta of its upcoming OS ...

Google’s 2021 Smart Home Developer Summit today sees a number of developments around Matter, including Android support via Play services. The announcements start with “Google Home” now serving as the ...