CNX Software

Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026 ...
Liliputing

Installing Android apps on Chromebooks made easier by Chrome APK Packager tool

Want to run Android app on a Chromebook? There are a few Android apps available in the Chrome Web Store. But if you want to try apps that don’t yet officially support Chrome OS you can convert just ...
Android Authority

Here's your first look at Google Play Store's upcoming Download Manager (APK teardown)

Google is working on a Download Manager feature for the Play Store, which could list your recently downloaded apps. We managed to activate the feature to give you an early look at the Download Manager ...
Android Authority

This Wear OS app makes it easy to transfer files and sideload watch faces

Sideloading files to Wear OS usually requires complex ADB commands, but the new Wear APK Install app offers a simpler solution. The app creates a Wi-Fi file server ...