Android has an app problem, that much is clear. But it’s changing. Last year, Google made clear that low-quality apps would be purged from its store. And that means removing many of the apps most ...

Google's new sideloading rules for Android ignore the Play Store's own malware problem, undermining its commitment to ...

Pre-installed apps are one of Android’s biggest annoyances. Between preinstalled offerings from Google, your phone’s manufacturer, and sometimes even your carrier, your brand-new Android phone can ...

Android's new 2026 developer verification requirements introduce a one-time advanced flow for sideloading unverified apps.