Obtaining Android apps outside of the Google Play Store can be a mixed bag. While Android offers the flexibility to install most apps, you must be cautious about where you get these files.

Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a ...

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower ...

Google Play Store has lost nearly half of its apps since early 2024, dropping from 3.4 million to around 1.8 million. The sharp decline follows stricter quality policies that removed low-functionality ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Republished on August 25 with a new threat warning and Google suddenly confirming a crack down on Android apps from any source — a potential game-changer. The latest warning comes from Zscaler. It’s ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Bottom line: The number of apps available on Google Play has dropped sharply over the past year, following a period of extensive clean-up and stricter quality enforcement. Far from being concerned ...