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

The open nature of Android is about see a big change, as Google looks to enforce its verification policy for all developers.

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Following Epic Games' antitrust win, Google faces a 14-day deadline to implement major changes to Google Play, Android's main app store.

Although Android already has a sandboxed Linux terminal available, this Google model will be geared toward developers.

Google just got a minimum one-week emergency stay before it has to change Android app store policy. Here’s the entire court filing: ...

This Quick Share-like app has recently received an update that adds support for sending files from a Mac to an Android with QR codes ...

Otherwise, Bitchat is a simple, no-frills messaging app. How secure is the app? Bitchat is open-source, so anyone can inspect the app's code for vulnerabilities and other issues.

Microsoft announced that it will phase out the Microsoft Lens PDF scanner app for Android and iOS devices starting September 15, 2025.

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