Google announced changes to Android app sideloading last year that would require developer verification as a safety measure, ...

The Google Play Store in the official gateway to Android apps, but its littered with issues. Here's how Google can fix it.

Ahead of Google's mandatory developer registration for sideloaded apps, the company's getting the Play Store ready.

Google is working on the largest overhaul of the Android app install process in years and is now bringing a more rigorous app ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

For most Android phones, the Google Play Store comes pre-installed, but in some cases—especially with devices from China, custom ROMs, or certain tablets—you may need to manually install it. Below are ...

Google recently issued a warning to all Android users who install new apps from the Google Play Store. It say to be aware of applications that disguise themselves as VPN services but actually smuggle ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

The shortcut to the Download manager appears at the top of the Play Store, on the left of the notification icon. It’s a circle with a check mark inside it. Tap the shortcut, and it’ll reveal all the ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the weekend news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade with multiple publications, including the likes of Times Internet, ...