Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Xiaomi is one of the first non-Google brands to allow its users to get early access to Android 16 via the Developer Preview program. Initially limited to China, the program is now available globally ...

Android's beta builds are easier to install than developer previews, so getting Android 16 Beta 1 up and running on your device should be less of a hassle than installing the Android 16 Developer ...

Google is working on the largest overhaul of the Android app install process in years and is now bringing a more rigorous app ...

Another year, another version of Google’s mobile operating system. Android 16 brings a whole new look (Apple also just announced a redesign in iOS 26), more customization options, some chunky security ...

The verification rollout, for which you can read sideloading restrictions, starts this year but really kicks into full effect ...

Understand android system updates, key android update features, security benefits, performance tweaks, and practical tips to manage major Android upgrades confidently.

Android apps can apparently also be installed via sideloading without developer verification by Google. But the process may ...