Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place to get apps from.

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Google released the fourth and final ...

Google's new policy for Android has created a stir in the tech community. Recently, the company announced its plans to ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Scheduled for rollout starting in September 2026, the program aims to restrict malware distribution by requiring developer verification ...

Google will restrict sideloading to verified developers starting 2026, blocking unverified APK installations even outside the ...

In the context of the rapid development of the mobile internet, Android software development and operation services have ...

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning ...

Earlier this year, Google began offering developer previews of Android 14 for folks who wanted a very preliminary look at what the next major release of Android has to offer. While those initial ...

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Android 15 has been available for a few months on select Android smartphones. This update has been in development since February and went through three phases before finally rolling out, starting with ...