We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to ...

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...

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

Google has blocked 77 apps with millions of downloads after the discovery that they were laced with money-stealing malware.

An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when ...

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Don't miss out on our latest stories.

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...