The AOSP code is a collaborative effort between Google, the dedicated team of third-party developers, and community members contributing to the Android-based OS project.

Google being able to ban developers operating outside the Play Store transforms Android into an iOS-like walled garden.

The goal for this privatization is to simplify Android OS development and not to hinder external developers, which is why Google remains committed to publishing source code to AOSP after each release.

Google's new security initiative will require all Android app developers to pass verification before their apps can be ...

Google will extend developer verification to all Android apps, not just those installed from the Play Store, beginning with ...

Modern Android phones hide a menu called Developer Options. Most people never touch it. But if you've ever wanted to understand what your phone is doing under the hood, this is where you look.

Google will require verified developers for Android sideloading from 2026, raising debates over security and user freedom.

Google will now conduct all its active Android development internally, ceasing real-time code commits to the public AOSP branches. This change aims to improve efficiency by eliminating merge ...

By exploring the secret codes, the quick settings panel, and the developer options menu, you can find even more advanced settings that can help you customize your Android experience.

Google is widening its developer verification requirements to include all apps that can be installed on certified Android ...