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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

Google replaces Android Developer Preview with rolling Canary channel

July 10, 2025 by Brian Fagioli

android canary channel android riding yellow bird.png

Android is replacing its Developer Preview program with a rolling Canary channel that delivers bleeding edge features through OTA updates

Categories Android, Developer, Google Tags Android, Android beta, Android Canary channel, Android development, Android Studio, Canary builds, Google, OTA updates, Pixel Leave a comment

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