The 24-hour wait is only a one-time process, and is part of an effort to stop Android malware and scams. But the upcoming ...
Nothing changes from how sideloading works today. Limited distribution accounts will be able to publish apps for sideloading ...
If you want to use the Grok Android app whenever it is available, you have to pre-register for now. Once xAI makes the app available in your region, it will be automatically installed on your Android ...
An updated API available to Android app developers can force users to download the app from Google Play, blocking the app from working if it is sideloaded. First announced at Google I/O 2024, the ...
Alphabet Inc. must lift restrictions that prevent developers from setting up rival marketplaces and billing systems that compete with its Google Play Store, a judge ruled, upending the search giant’s ...
The Google Play Store gets frequent updates, which is excellent news. The not-so-great news is that it can take weeks, or sometimes even longer, to get the latest iteration. The basic functionality ...
Elon Musk’s X is struggling on Android devices in terms of new installs, even while App Store downloads grow, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. In July 2025, X downloads ...
The Google Play Store introduced a new feature that alerts users when apps are draining their device’s battery. This update ...
Rolling out now to the Galaxy S26 series, Gemini task automation – also referred to as “screen automation” – hands control over certain Android apps to your AI assistant. We got a preview of this when ...