Google's app developer verification becomes mandatory Sept 30 in 4 countries, with a gated sideload option and global rollout in 2027.

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the well-trodden path, ...

Starting September 30, apps from developers who have not been verified by Google can no longer be installed or updated through participating app stores on certified Android devices in Brazil, ...

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. As the Android ...

These requirements will go into effect first in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand starting September 2026. Google has announced plans to verify the identities ...

Google has already released four betas of Android 17, which are more than enough to show us what the upcoming version has in store. There are some new, exciting features, as well as many essential ...

Google says a small number of complex Android apps and games need developer optimization on Intel-powered Googlebooks. Drawing on official developer documentation, we explain CPU-specific code, ...

Google has started changing how apps can be installed on Android phones, and the new rules are expected to reach India next ...

Android users in the US and around the world are familiar with the Play Store. As Google’s official app marketplace, it’s ...