Google insists sideloading on Android will survive, but doubts remain for independent app stores

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

Confirming app verification status will be the job of a new system component called the Android Developer Verifier, which ...

Here's why Google's pushing you to set up Health Connect on your Android phone

Health Connect is Android's built-in health and fitness data aggregator, and Google really wants you to turn it on. Here's why.

Google Maps updated for Android 16: why you’ll like it more (but won’t know why)

Google Maps just got a major update with Android 16. We explain the Material 3 Expressive changes and why this improved ...

Nano Banana's viral features are coming to more Google apps

Of the two Google products, the Lens app gains a stronger integration with the Nano Banana model, according to 9to5Google.

Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...
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Google Maps Missing From Android Auto? Here's the Fix

Google Maps remains the go-to option for most Android Auto users, despite many other apps, including Waze, improving significantly in cars where Google's phone mirroring software is available. However ...