Apps on Android devices will have to come from verified developers, and that includes distribution through official stores and sideloading.

Android users can enable auto-open in the Play Store to automatically launch newly installed apps without extra steps ...

Google’s timeline is clear. Early access invites start in October 2025. Verification opens to all developers in March 2026. Enforcement begins in September 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and ...

Android has long stood out for its openness compared to Apple’s iOS. But that open-door policy has also made it more vulnerable to malware and fraudulent apps. Now, Google is preparing one of its most ...

The Internet can be a scary place if you're not careful about where you download apps from. Fortunately, your Android device ...

Apple’s App Store is under attack from legislators around the world, yet Google just announced an Android change following ...

Google is rolling out a new Play Store feature that auto-open apps when they're completely installed on your Android phone.

A Google Play Store feature that automatically opens downloaded apps has been in the works since 2024. Users are finally ...

The Google Play Store is rolling out the auto-open toggle for newly installed apps after first making an appearance last year ...

The Play Store will now allow users to “auto-open” new apps as they’re downloaded to their Android devices, as ...

Security experts are urging all Android users to follow one crucial rule to protect their devices from attack.

Google will block APK sideloading on Android by 2026. What does the ban mean for developers, consumer rights, and the future ...