We sat down with Google's Sameer Samat to talk about Android's next transitional moment, sideloading, and his favorite devices right now.

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, ...

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Google's detailed changes coming to app stores and in-app purchases starting soon, including registration for third-party stores.

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Google has announced that starting next year, all Android apps—including sideloaded ones—will require developer verification. The move could make sideloading trickier but is aimed at reducing fake ...

Google is locking down Android and the message is simple — get used to it. Freedom carries risks. Android’s mantra was always you can’t have one without the other, if you want a locked down device, ...

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.

Google is preparing a high-friction Android sideloading option that allows experienced users to install apps without verification. However, it is adding strong warnings and extra steps to reduce scams ...

In brief: Google Play Protect serves as Android's first line of defense against malicious apps. However, the mobile anti-malware service can sometimes make sideloading cumbersome – or even outright ...

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