Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

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 ...

Value stream management involves people in the organization to examine workflows and other processes to ensure they are deriving the maximum value from their efforts while eliminating waste — of ...

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must ...

Google has released the Android 15 source code to AOSP. The source code will allow developers to build custom ROMs based on the latest Android release. The company has also said that the stable ...

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 ...

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

If you’ve had trouble scanning QR codes on your Android, perhaps on a wall across the room, Google’s testing a new feature with developers that could make scanning from a distance easier. If you’ve ...