Android's getting a flexible new approach to sideloading with Registered App Stores

Google's detailed changes coming to app stores and in-app purchases starting soon, including registration for third-party ...
Android Authority

Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month

Google is launching its car ready mobile apps program next month. This program, announced at I/O 2024 last year, takes existing mobile apps that are large screen compatible and makes them available to ...
The Verge

Cars with Android Automotive are about to get a lot more apps

The “Car ready moble apps program” for developers is launching soon to make it easier to convert tablet apps to automotive ones. The “Car ready moble apps program” for developers is launching soon to ...
Biometric Update

Fight over developer ID verification reshapes Android debate

The letter to Google leadership articulated deep concerns about mandatory developer identity verification requirements that will reshape the Android ecosystem.
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3 apps that feel finished on iPhone, but half-baked on Android (and why)

Some of Google's own apps are better on iOS.

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...
Android Police

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. The wait is finally over: the beta program for Android 16 is now open! Google just released Android 16 Beta 1, the first ...
TechCrunch

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The ...