Android 17's Automatic SIM lock protection is nearly here

First visuals of a feature designed to save time ...

Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder

Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the ...

7 things all Android users need to know about Google’s new sideloading rules

Google is completely changing how sideloading works on Android. Confused or concerned about the new process? Let's break it ...

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 ...

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 Canary 2603 Update Now Available: Here's What Changed

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Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Android 17 will Make Using SIM PIN Locks Much More Convenient

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Here’s How Google’s ‘Safer’ Sideloading Works on Android

While Google is restricting app downloads from sources other than the Google Play Store, the company will allow sideloading ...

First look: Here's how Android's cool automatic SIM lock protection works

We previously uncovered evidence of an automatic SIM lock protection feature coming to Android, and we've now got a first look at the option.