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 ...

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Android has always offered users far greater control over the software experience, whether in the form of baked-in features or additions through third-party apps available on the Play Store. Things ...

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, ...

Thinking about working as a developer specializing in Android OS? Consider pursuing Google's Associate Android Developer (AAD) certification. This entry-level credential can boost your resume by ...

Android’s hidden Developer Options can supercharge your phone with features like faster animations, improved Bluetooth audio, file transfer defaults, fake GPS location, background app limits, and ...

Well ahead of its usual schedule, Google has just released the first preview of Android 16. This initial developer preview isn’t meant for the general user, but it’s freely available to anyone who ...

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...