The secret Android setting that makes me feel like I just bought a new phone

Yet, having the latest phone isn't necessary since I have my fundamentals. I have a generous 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM ...
Android

Android 16 Developer Preview now available for two Xiaomi phones

Summary: Xiaomi has reportedly released the Android 16 Developer Preview for the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14T Pro. The latest update allows developers to test their apps on the new OS. If they want to ...
9to5Google

This is Android’s new ‘advanced flow’ for sideloading apps without verification, includes one-day waiting period [Gallery]

Later this year, Google is introducing new developer verification. For power users, Android will offer an option to disable ...

Android will hide app sideloading behind a new one-time security process

Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally ...
CNX Software

Certified Android devices won’t let users 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 ...
Biometric Update

Google tries to calm backlash over Android developer verification

Google is framing the change as a direct response to feedback from “power users” who want the freedom to take calculated ...
Interesting Engineering

Android won’t ban sideloading apps, but Google will make it painfully harder

Google is reshaping Android's sideloading system with verification checks, added friction, and a hidden override for advanced ...

From F-Droid to emulators, here's who's hit hardest by Android's new verification rules

How Google’s new Android sideloading and developer verification rules impact third-party stores, modding tools, retro ...