Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

Android's March Canary update is live and here's everything we've spotted so far

Google has released the new Android Canary build for March. This update carries version number ZP11.260220.007.

I test drove the new Android desktop mode with my Pixel, and it genuinely wowed me

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode ...

Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

Android 17 Leaks Reveal Major Redesign, AI Features, and Privacy Upgrades

Android 17 beta is here. Here’s what is confirmed so far, what leaks suggest, and which rumored features may arrive later in 2026.
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New Android Auto Update Now Available: Google Releases First 16.5 Build

The search giant has officially started the public beta testing of a new Android Auto update; the build can be downloaded ...

Poll: What do you think about Android's new sideloading flow?

Android’s new sideloading flow adds extra steps and a waiting period for unverified apps. A smart security move or too much?

New Google Translate Update Brings One-Tap Widgets for Faster Access on Android

Google Translate’s latest Android update adds one-tap widgets for camera, voice, live translation, and more, making key tools faster to open.
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Certified Android devices won’t let user sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...