Android 17 development is in full swing. Google has already released two beta builds in a short time, and with the improved ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Google is releasing the first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts in devices. This is a major change in the Android rollout schedule as, over the past few years, Google ...

The next Android 15 Developer Preview is available today, and we are looking at DP2 to find what’s new. We’re diving into all of Android 15 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. We knew it was coming earlier than ever, but I’m not sure I even expected this early of an Android 16 release, ...

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video. Google ...

Google is putting together its framework for Android developer verification, connecting dev names to even sideloaded apps. Recent additions to the Android SDK offer a little insight into how the ...

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Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens innovation, competition, privacy, and user freedom. Google’s planned Android ...