Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, ...

Google says Android is getting a "high-friction" sideloading flow, but insists it's an accountability layer about risk ...

New code in the Play Store reportedly highlights how Google might be guiding users about the risks of sideloading apps.

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

Google is changing how sideloading works on Android. Starting in 2026, only apps from verified developers will be allowed on certified Android devices. Developers distributing apps outside the Play ...

Google recently decided that the freedom afforded by Android was a bit too much and announced developer verification, a system that will require developers outside the Google Play platform to register ...

Google has published a new blog post insisting that sideloading on Android isn’t going anywhere. The company reiterated that its new developer verification requirements are meant to improve safety, ...

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...