Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are the new rules.

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multi-step security process.

After detailing the “advanced flow” for sideloading earlier this month, Google is opening the Android developer verification ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified ...

Android 17 now supports vendor-defined camera extensions, allowing phone makers to share custom camera features with all ...

Google has detailed a new Android sideloading system that allows installation of unverified apps with added safeguards, ...

Google is announcing improvements for the Advanced Protection feature in Android 16 that strengthen defenses against sophisticated spyware attacks. The Android platform has been a constant target for ...

Android 17 Beta 3 introduces a vendor-defined camera extensions, allowing phone makers to bring their advanced imaging features to third-party apps.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

To improve security on Android, Google will soon introduce a new process for sideloading apps from unregistered developers.