No, Sideloading Android Apps Isn't Going Away, Google Says

Rumors about Google removing the ability to sideload apps on Android have been swirling for months, but the company has ...

5 of the best new Android apps you need to try this October

The best new Android apps for October 2025 includes apps from smaller developers, a free Epic Games Store game, and another ...

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 ...
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A New Android Auto Update Is Now Available for All Users, How To Get It Today

Google has finally promoted Android Auto 15.2 to the production channel; the rollout happens in stages through the Play Store ...

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...
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Motorola Shocks Users By Rolling Out Android 16 Faster Than Expected

Motorola has officially started rolling out the stable version of Android 16 to some of its phones. The first devices ...

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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You Got Your Phone OS in My Laptop! Here's How Android and ChromeOS Will Merge

CNET spoke with Google's Sameer Samat and Qualcomm's Alex Katouzian about why they're combining a phone and laptop OS and how they'll do it.