Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The White House on Friday announced the launch of a new official mobile application designed to give Americans direct, ...

Unverified apps will face a 24-hour installation delay on Android Users can bypass this delay using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Bypassing safeguards may expose devices to security risks ...

Google has detailed how users will be able to sideload apps from unverified developers once it implements its more restrictive policy towards downloading software on Android. The company originally ...

After settling its lengthy antitrust battle over the Android app ecosystem earlier this month, Google said Thursday it will make it easier to install Android apps from outside the Play Store. The ...

Google unveils major upgrade to AI Studio with Antigravity coding agent, Firebase backend support, and multiplayer app capabilities for developers. Google rolled out a significant upgrade to its AI ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in September, Google will begin restricting application sideloading with its ...

Google is getting rid of Android’s de facto Weather app in favor of Search results. This deprecation slowly started a few months ago, but is now picking up steam. Update 3/10: In recent days, we’ve ...

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings ...

Everything we know about the huge Google app store changes. Everything we know about the huge Google app store changes. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, ...