Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers

Developers may not realize they are sharing their users' location data with advertisers, per new research.
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Google will require identity checks for developers who sideload Android apps

Android’s openness has long allowed software to reach phones without passing through Google Play. Google is adding a new gate ...

Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification

Developer verification will soon block the installation of apps from unverified developers on any Android device running ...
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Google Play adds topic pages, audio previews, and new subscription tools for developers

Google is rolling out a series of upgrades to its Play Store to help Android app developers better market their software and services to consumers. Among the highlights are new tools for managing ...
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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their ...
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We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

Starting next year, Android will block the installation of apps from unverified developers, a policy that affects both Play Store and sideloaded apps. The new system requires Android to check if a ...