Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

Google will let Android users sideload unverified apps through a new 24-hour process meant to slow scams and risky installs.

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 ...

Android's new 2026 developer verification requirements introduce a one-time advanced flow for sideloading unverified apps.

Scheduled for rollout starting in September 2026, the program aims to restrict malware distribution by requiring developer verification for apps installed on Android ...

Google has been offering support for two-step verification for years, but now there's another option for proving you are who you say you are. You can now use a physical USB device plugged into your ...