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We sat down with Google's Sameer Samat to talk about Android's next transitional moment, sideloading, and his favorite devices right now.

Some Android recovery menu tools and options are being removed in the latest Samsung Galaxy updates, but the reason is ...

Android will continue to be an open platform, but with more protections ...

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, presenting some cause for concern.

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.

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Google is preparing a high-friction Android sideloading option that allows experienced users to install apps without verification. However, it is adding strong warnings and extra steps to reduce scams ...

In brief: Google Play Protect serves as Android's first line of defense against malicious apps. However, the mobile anti-malware service can sometimes make sideloading cumbersome – or even outright ...

Google is locking down Android and the message is simple — get used to it. Freedom carries risks. Android’s mantra was always you can’t have one without the other, if you want a locked down device, ...

Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the ...

In the coming weeks, Google will officially debut Android developer verification, which will require app makers outside the ...