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Google will require developer verification for Android apps

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

The open nature of Android is about see a big change, as Google looks to enforce its verification policy for all developers.

TechCrunch on MSN · 1d

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

According to its own survey, Google says that more than 50 times more malware came through internet-sideloaded sources compared with Google Play, where it has required developer verification since 2023.

Engadget on MSN · 6h

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the decision after recent analysis found "over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play.

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The latest Android beta finally lets you force dark mode in all your apps

Google's finally doing something about it. The recently released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 includes a change meant to force dark ...

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The days of custom Android ROMs are numbered, and Google is to blame

CalyxOS, a privacy-oriented Android fork, has announced a pause on updates. But given the challenges most custom ROMs face, ...

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11 Android settings I always review after a major update - MSN

A major Android system update often introduces new options you haven't seen before. Updates may revert hidden or overlooked features on your Android phone to default without notice, and change ...

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4 essential facts about Android 16's Advanced Protection security ...

Android 16 sets the stage for the platform’s most dramatic reinvention in ages — with a whole new look and design language, a whole new system for multitasking, and a whole new way to use your ...

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Changing these 4 Android phone settings made the system feel like new again

Changing these settings will give your old Android phone a new life. Once adjusted, it should feel faster, with added zip in ...

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Android XR is here: What you need to know about the new OS - Android ...

Fundamentally, Android XR works like any other operating system you’ve used in AR glasses or a VR headset. You view the OS through the hardware’s viewing system and can launch apps, work with ...

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