Android Police

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here: Everything you need to know

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 ...
CNET

Google Releases Second Android 15 Developer Preview. How to Get the OS on Your Phone Right Now

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, ...
XDA Developers

Android Developer Options Explained: Everything you can do with these settings

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

After enabling these 6 developer settings, my phone feels twice as fast

Out of the box, a new Android phone will work fine. It doesn't matter whether it's built by Motorola, Samsung, or Google; ...

Google Tightens Android Sideloading: Unverified Apps Now Face a 24-Hour Wait

Google’s new Android verification flow adds a 24-hour wait for apps from unverified developers as broader identity checks ...

Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification

Developer verification will soon block the installation of apps from unverified developers on any Android device running Google services, which is functionally all Android phones outside Russia and ...

I found a one-tap privacy fix in Android's developer settings that changes everything

It takes just one second to make sure my phone isn't recording ...
Geeky Gadgets

Android 16 Developer Preview 1 Released

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 ...
TechRepublic

Google Confirms Timeline for Android Developer Verification

Google will begin enforcing Android developer verification on Sept. 30 in Brazil and three APAC markets, changing how apps are installed. Google is preparing to make Android app installs a ...
XDA Developers

Android 14 Developer Preview 1 is here with new customization options, better battery life, and more

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...