Google being able to ban developers operating outside the Play Store transforms Android into an iOS-like walled garden. When ...

Android is the most popular open source operating system (OS) globally and shows no signs of slowing down. Its presence across various products, from Android-based tablets and smartphones to smart ...

Google has confirmed to Android Authority that development of the Android operating system will soon fully happen in private. Currently, Google shares some of the work it does on the public AOSP ...

Project IDX is Google’s web-based development environment, and the technology is now being used to bring Android Studio to the web. In addition to the main I/O 2024 event in Mountain View, Google is ...

Google’s new Android policy will only permit installing apps signed by verified developers, according to the company’s official blog. The move has triggered protests, with developers and users warning ...

On 25 August, the tech giant announced that all developers — whether publishing on the Play Store or via sideloading — will soon be required to verify their identities. This marks a major shift in ...

Google I/O, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, is here. I/O will showcase product announcements from across Google’s portfolio. We’re looking forward to plenty of news relating to ...

Developing Android applications seems like it should be fairly straightforward if you believe the glossy marketing by Google and others. It’s certainly possible to just follow the ...

Google has delivered updates for developers that improve adaptive UI design, AI‑assisted creativity, and faster iteration ...

Nova Launcher as we know it is on its last legs, marking a potential end to the iconic Android launcher's iconic reign.

Android has a number of Developer options built in that allow you to go beyond the regular user-facing functionality to get even greater control over your daily experience. Here are some of our tips ...

In hindsight, the downfall of Nova Launcher isn't surprising. In 2022, Nova Launcher was acquired by analytics firm Branch.