Android phone users may soon get a ‘battery’ warning before downloading these apps

For users, this update offers clearer transparency, and one more tool to avoid apps that quietly kill battery life behind the scenes.
Engadget

Android 15 is starting to roll out on Pixel devices

It’s been a bit of a wait for those who snapped up a new Pixel phone immediately, but Google is now starting to roll out Android 15 across eligible devices. While Google released the source code for ...
Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...
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Sideloading apps onto Android phones from random sources won’t be an option starting in 2026

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...