Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...

Google is trying to keep Android users safer by making the sideloading app flow more difficult and convoluted, according to ...

Google has decided to ease up on its sideloading restrictions after facing a lot of criticism from Android enthusiasts and developers. The original plan was to block apps from unverified developers ...

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce ...

Google is now revising its controversial plan that may have required all Android developers, including those who distribute apps outside the Play Store, to undergo mandatory identity verification. The ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. In August, Google announced plans for a new Android developer verification process that would see the end of ...

Well that's revolting news. I wonder what that means for backups of apps that were available thru Play Store and pulled? For example, we use Zoneminder and zmninja phone-app to check on stuff at home ...