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 ...

New code in the Play Store reportedly highlights how Google might be guiding users about the risks of sideloading apps.

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 ...

Google is addressing doubts regarding the mandatory developer verification for Android apps installed via sideloading, confirming the feature is not going away. The new requirement—which involves a ...

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Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

Google to Block Sideloading of Apps From Unverified Developers 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 ...