Android's getting a flexible new approach to sideloading with Registered App Stores

Google's detailed changes coming to app stores and in-app purchases starting soon, including registration for third-party ...
Hackaday

Google Will Require Developer Verification Even For Sideloading

Do you like writing software for Android, perhaps even sideload the occasional APK onto your Android device? In that case some big changes are heading your way, with Google announcing that they will ...

Google blocked nearly two million Android apps and more than 80,000 developer accounts

That's less than previous years, but still a worryingly high number ...

Android security gets aggressive as Google bans thousands of developers and millions of sketchy apps

Google is using AI to block millions of harmful apps, crush scam tactics, and strengthen Play Protect, making Android safer.
Korea JoongAng Daily

Google finally lowering in-app payment fees after years of developer complaints

Google will lower in-app payment fees for apps on its app marketplace Google Play and allow third-party payment options, a ...

With developer verification, Google’s Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android’s open legacy

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...
Techish

Google is closing Android, but ~50 organizations are fighting back

Starting September 2026, Google will require all Android app developers to register before distributing APKs, and nearly 50 organizations are now pushing back. Here’s what changes in 2026 and why it ...