Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify ...

Google is backtracking on its decision to kill off sideloading, as it will develop a new flow for advanced users.

The recent update in Android developer verification will keep sideloading alive, but it will show clear warnings. Read more.

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will ...

According to Google, online scam and malware campaigns are getting more aggressive, and there’s real harm being done in spite of the platform’s sideloading scare screens. Google says it’s common for ...

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...

Developers need to prove their identity and register the names and signing keys of their apps. Without verification, apps cannot be installed on most certified Android phones. Google does not look at ...