In August, Google announced that it will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identities if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. Now, the ...

This year, Google has been working on streamlining the process of downloading apps and updates from the Play Store. Previously, users could download only one app update at a time, which could be a bit ...

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify their identity, a move which critics warned could kill sideloading for good.