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Android’s New Verification System May Limit Offline App Sideloading

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Here's how I install Android apps from anywhere that isn't the Google Play Store

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place to get apps from.
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Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Android 16 QPR1’s source code is nowhere to be found, but Google swears it’s coming

Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.

New Androidify App Uses Google's Best AI Models To Turn Your Selfies Into Cute, Custom Android Bots

The new Androidify app will turn your selfies into custom Android bots using some of Google's best AI models, including Gemini, Imagen, Nano-Banana, and Veo 3.