Android's sideloading is not going away, but things are changing as Google has new requirements for developers.

The beta is compatible with Pixel 6 and later. Google has rolled out the third Android 17 beta to developers, about a month ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

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

Privacy-minded users may appreciate a new location-permission control that app developers can embed, granting one-time access to the device’s precise location.

Google said that it is launching a new Android-based XR platform on Thursday to accommodate AI features. The company said the platform, called Android XR, will support app development on different ...

As Android locks down sideloading, ADB may be the last way to stay in control. Here’s why it still defines Android’s open ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the ...