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

If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely ...

Google's upcoming developer verification system for Android may prevent users from sideloading apps without an internet ...

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...

Amazon offers affordable products with its Fire series of TV sticks and tablets, which typically come with built-in advertising to lower the sales price. To prevent users from simply disabling the ads ...

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

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 has arrived for Pixel phones. Google says that this build has reached Platform Stability, meaning that ...

Google’s upcoming plan to tighten app sideloading on Android has raised eyebrows among users who value the platform’s flexibility. Starting in late 2026, the company will require developers to verify ...

With Android Developer Verifier expected to operate in the background and without an off switch, this could leave those outside Google's ecosystem with limited app options. It appears only one ...

Lastly, it’s important to note that this exploit has been around since September 12, so Amazon is likely already aware of it ...