Google is testing a lot of new features ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Ahead of the holidays, Google is pushing out the ...

Android's sideloading is not going away, but things are changing as Google has new requirements for developers.

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are ...

Once you opt out of restrictions on installing apps from unverified developers, Google confirms you can carry that choice ...

Most Android phones today have a hidden Developer Options menu. Despite its name, it isn’t just for app developers. Android keeps certain advanced system controls here because they aren’t intended for ...

Sideloading has been a key part of Android since the beginning, not only delivering a lot of flexibility to Android, but also ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...

About a month ago, Google surprised us by releasing the first Android 16 developer preview barely a month after the stable Android 15 update came out. It began a much faster development timeline than ...

Android has always offered users far greater control over the software experience, whether in the form of baked-in features or additions through third-party apps available on the Play Store. Things ...

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...