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

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Arm has unleashed Lumex CSS, a revolutionary platform that will transform Android phones, PCs, and wearables into AI-first devices. The breakthrough delivers ...

Originally Android apps were only developed in Java, targeting the Dalvik Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and its associated ...

Google will restrict sideloading to verified developers starting 2026, blocking unverified APK installations even outside the ...

Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

Facepalm: The Android ecosystem has traditionally offered a more permissive approach to app development and delivery through third-party means. Now, Google is announcing a significant change that will ...

Google is considering an overhaul of security patch update rollouts in a bid to improve Android security. According to Android Authority, the new system -- dubbed the "Risk-Based Update System" (RBUS) ...

Android’s new rule requires all app developers to submit personal information to Google, even for apps outside the Play Store. Critics argue this threatens user freedom and ignores solutions. Android, ...

Google is bringing a contentious new reform to how apps are installed on Android devices from next year. The tech giant has been known for offering users the freedom to customize their experience, ...

Arm unveiled its Lumex Compute Subsystem (CSS) on September 10 at the Unlocked Summit in Shanghai, signaling its boldest step ...