Android’s openness has long allowed software to reach phones without passing through Google Play. Google is adding a new gate ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Ahead of the holidays, Google is pushing out the ...

Developer verification will soon block the installation of apps from unverified developers on any Android device running ...

Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Do you like writing software for Android, perhaps even sideload the occasional APK onto your Android device? In that case some big changes are heading your way, with Google announcing that they will ...

The highly anticipated Android 16 Developer Preview 1 has finally arrived, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of app development and testing. This release marks the beginning of a new era, ...

A preview version of Android 15, Google’s follow-up to Android 14, is available right now for you to download. The second developer preview, released today, brings several new features, including ...

Ahead of the Q2 2025 launch, Google is rolling out Developer Preview 2 of Android 16 to Pixel devices. This should be the last Android update of the year, with 15 QPR2 Beta 2 arriving earlier this ...

This post will explain the basics of Android development for beginners: the files you need, how to set them up, and how to launch your first project. We’ve written tons of tutorials and guides for ...