Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower ...
Droid Life

Google’s New Android Developer Verifier App Checks for Bad Apps

Google announced today that it has begun rolling out Android developer verification to all developers. This is the previously ...

Google’s Android 17 Beta 3 Is Here: What’s New Ahead of the Final Release

Android 17 Beta 3 focuses on stability, security, and refinements as Google prepares for release, giving developers a near-final platform to test apps.

Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Google Messages Surpasses 10 Billion Downloads, Fueled by Samsung Shift

Google Messages surpasses 10 billion downloads while Phone by Google hits 5 billion, highlighting Android dominance despite ...
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Google app adds an Images tab on iOS and Android — here's what it can do

Google is rolling out a dedicated Images tab in the Google app for iOS and Android. The Images tab is a Discover-style feed of visual content based on user interests and activity. After browsing ...
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Google Messages hits 10 billion downloads as Phone app reaches 5 billion

Other first-party apps that have over 10 billion downloads include: the Google (Search) app, YouTube, Google Photos, Google ...