Google is walking a tightrope between safety and freedom.

Google is making it a bit more difficult to sideload certain apps.

Most Android users think "Developer Options" are only meant for developers or tech experts. That's why most users completely ignore it. They have no idea how this hidden menu can transform how their ...

Spotted the new Android Developer Verifier app on your phone? Here's why you shouldn't uninstall this system service just yet ...

Google seems to be working on a new Advanced Protection feature to block access to Android’s Developer Options menu. We’ve discovered code strings in Google Play Services suggesting that Advanced ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

As you likely know already, Google is preparing to launch a new "advanced" flow for sideloading on Android. This is meant to ...

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. For modern Android ...