Google says Android is getting a “high-friction” sideloading flow. The company insists it’s about user awareness, not blocking installs. The big question is whether this added friction will stay ...

Android is adding new verification steps to sideloaded apps, introducing friction for advanced users while aiming to reduce malware, fraud, and scams. Image: prima91/Adobe Stock Android users often ...

Google may have accidentally shown what Android could look like on a full-size PC. A newly surfaced bug report, briefly available on Google Issue Tracker, appeared to include screen recordings of an ...

Some new Material 3 Expressive animations in the Google Play Store are rolling out now. The shape of the download progress ring around the app icons is changing, as is the loading icon when switching ...

Google is preparing a high-friction Android sideloading option that allows experienced users to install apps without verification. However, it is adding strong warnings and extra steps to reduce scams ...

Parts of the city will soon have metered parking in select areas for trucks and other commercial vehicles as part of a new pilot program, transportation officials announced on Thursday. The NYC ...