Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify their identity, a move which critics warned could kill sideloading for good. The company now says it’s developing a workflow to allow “experienced users” to install apps from unverified developers.

Google's latest Android 16 update for Pixel owners is here.

Google is rolling out multiple bug fixes and improvements to Pixel phones with the November 2025 security update.