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Google to Verify All Android Developers in 4 Countries to Block Malicious Apps  The Hacker News Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year  Ars Technica Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading  9to5Google Google to block apps from all unverified developers, S’pore users among first to be affected  The Straits Times Google’s Android Decision Makes Samsung …

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Chinese phone brands are exploring more ways to enhance their camera capabilities. One way could be to include detachable external cameras or lenses. Xiaomi and Vivo already have similar options in China, and we might see improvements and additions from other brands. The Chinese phone market is ultra-competitive, with brands promptly innovating to stay …

The piecemeal redesign of Google Photos continues with the new viewer now available on Android after coming to iOS last month. This new “Photo view” starts with the date, time, and location being shown at the top. This very conveniently saves you a swipe. In the corner, the only actions you get are a star for favoriting and the three-dot …

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store. The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout will be more gradual. The …

An early look at the streamlined Android Developer Console for sideloaded apps. Credit: Google Google says that only apps with verified identities will be installable on certified Android devices, which is virtually every Android-based device—if it has Google services on it, it’s a certified device. If you have a non-Google build of Android on your phone, none of this applies. …

Following the four-color glow at the start of this month, the Gemini overlay is now a pill with a rather gooey launch animation. The Gemini overlay you launch with the “Hey Google” hotword, long-pressing the power button, or swiping diagonally on the bottom corners no longer slides up from the bottom of the screen as one rounded rectangle. Instead, it …

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 requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for …

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it …

miss.cabul/Shutterstock The easiest choice is not always the safest one when it comes to the browser you use on your Android phone. Most people stick with whatever came preloaded, rarely questioning it. If you’ve never changed yours, there’s a good chance it’s Google Chrome, a built-in browser that dominates the Android market …

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: The Ultimate Android Smartwatch Showdown  PCMag Pixel Watch 4: Design upgrades, new fitness features and expanded AI  The Keyword I compared the best smartwatches from Google and Apple – and there’s a clear winner  ZDNET With the Pixel Watch 4, Google’s Smartwatch Is Finally Repairable  WIRED Pixel Watch 4 Launches with Satellite SOS: Hands-on!  DC Rainmaker …