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Android TV boxes are fantastic for bringing streaming apps and local media together, but one of the biggest frustrations many users have is the cluttered, ad-filled default home screen. That’s where ...

Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the ...

So, you’re looking to get your hands on Android 12? It’s a pretty big update, and Google has made it available in a few different ways. Whether you’ve got a Pixel phone or something else, there’s ...

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

Google said that the move comes as the number of cyberattacks rises Google enforced verification requirements for the Play Store in 2023 The move could stop ...

Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. Android developers using third-party app stores will soon need their identity confirmed by Google. ...

Google is introducing new restrictions on Android app distribution, and it could spell the end for some popular third-party apps. On August 25, the tech giant announced that developers who publish ...

Starting next year, Google will push what might be a controversial change (depending on who you ask), and it affects the process of installing apps on Android devices. For years, Android users have ...

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...