Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through other app ...

Google used to do very little curation of the Play Store (or Android Market, if you go back far enough), but it has long ...

Google is also developing a new Android Developer Console specifically for Android developers who don't distribute their apps via Google Play, and there will be a separate console for student and ...

This article takes a (largely) unbiased look at the strengths and weaknesses of developing for Android vs iOS. Which is easier and most profitable?

Google is slowly rolling out new restrictions on sideloading for Android. Eventually, developers will have to verify their ...

Google will be starting an early access program for verification in October 2025, where participants can join a community ...

Google has confirmed it will move development of the Android OS to behind closed doors. Here's why it's doing it.

Android apps side-loaded from the internet often come from shady sources. Google will soon identify them and block those of ...

Many developers have made careers in enterprises by becoming very proficient in Java, so developing for the Android platform is a natural fit for those folks.

While developers and eager testers are welcome to install this desktop-like browser experience on their large-screen Android devices, extension support is rudimentary at best.

Google is developing a desktop-like Chrome for Android with browser extension support, which is missing from the mobile version.