Confirming app verification status will be the job of a new system component called the Android Developer Verifier, which ...

A new security measure on the horizon could reshape the Android landscape — and not everyone is thrilled. Google is preparing ...

Google LLC said today it’s bringing a “vibe coding” experience into its AI Studio platform to facilitate easier application ...

Google's updated AI Studio brings "Vibe Coding," a workflow that allows users to build and deploy AI apps using natural ...

F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.

To combat malware and financial scams, Google announced today that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This ...

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Don't miss out on our latest stories.

Unity Software Inc. has unveiled a new payments tool designed to help video game developers bypass the commissions charged by ...

OpenAI is bringing apps inside ChatGPT and announced a kit for developers to build AI-native apps, CEO Sam Altman announced ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Google has offered to ...

Google announced that they are dropping the 30% flat service fee for in-app purchases or app sales to 15% starting January 1, 2022. The tech giant previously offered this discount after 12 months of a ...