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Google tells Wear OS developers to go 64-bit or get blocked from the Play Store

April 1, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

Google is requiring Wear OS apps with native code to support 64-bit architectures starting September 2026, bringing the smartwatch platform in line with Android.

Categories Android, Developer Tags 64-bit requirement, Android developers, Android development, Android ecosystem, Google, Google Play, smartwatch apps, smartwatches, Wear OS Leave a comment

Google clamps down on Android developers with mandatory verification

March 30, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

Google is rolling out Android developer verification and requiring developers to register apps. The company says it improves security, but some may see it as tighter control.

Categories Android Tags Android developer verification, Android developers, Android ecosystem, Android malware, Android security, Android sideloading, Android Studio, Google, Google Play, mobile security 2 Comments

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