The company insisted that sideloading is here to stay, which has been one of the biggest questions Android enthusiasts have ...

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

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Google’s plans to verify the identity of developers releasing apps even outside the Play Store sparked fears Android was about to get a whole lot less open. Not so, says Google, insisting in a new ...

F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.

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, ...

Google says that "sideloading is of fundamental importance for Android" and will not disappear. However, uncertainties remain.

If you’re the type of Android user who values privacy and open-source software, you’re probably familiar with F-Droid. It’s ...

For Android app developers that have been slow to adopt Google’s push for themed app icons, there’s no longer a choice.