About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

The company insisted that sideloading is here to stay, which has been one of the biggest questions Android enthusiasts have been asking. F-Droid recently warned that Google’s new rules could make it ...

First and foremost, Google clarifies that it is not killing or doing away with sideloading on Android with this move. Instead, it says, "our new developer identity requirements are designed to protect ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

An American coffee giant is downsizing — but only in name. Maxwell House recently announced it is changing its name for the first time in its 133-year history to “Maxwell Apartment.” Stream ...

In late August 2025, security researchers from Cleafy’s Threat Intelligence team discovered Klopatra, a new Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT).

Might the future of smartphone innovation not be in hardware features, but in AI that creates apps as needed? London smartphone manufacturer Nothing is wagering on it. The firm has launched Playground ...

OpenAI launches Sora, a new iPhone app for AI-generated videos. This platform aims to challenge TikTok and YouTube. Users create diverse videos from simple text descriptions. Sora offers editing tools ...

Essential turns foundational AI into hyper-personalised experiences that help in daily life, as per the company.