From September 2026, any developer who wants to distribute apps outside of the Play Store will need to complete a new identity verification process. This verification is done through the updated ...

Google has started rolling out Android's new developer verification, with user-facing sideloading changes arriving later this ...

Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to ...

Google has introduced Android developer verification, a system that requires developers to verify their identity before ...

Google is bringing a contentious new reform to the way apps are installed on Android devices, set to take effect next year. The tech giant has long been known for offering users the freedom to ...

By September 2026, all developers must be registered to enable sideloading. Developers who only distribute apps outside the Play Store have to create an account in the Android Developer Console.