Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

To settle its lawsuit with Epic, Google will make alternative app stores easier to use in Android 17. Here's what that might ...

Google will soon give Android power users a safer way to sideload apps from unverified developers

Google is working on a new advanced flow that will let Android power users install apps from unverified developers while ...

With Android 17: Google enables easy installation of alternative app stores

With Android 17, Google wants to allow alternative app stores alongside the Play Store. A mockup shows how easy the ...

Android 17 to Make Installing Third-Party App Stores Easier than Ever

Android 17 simplifies third-party app store installation with a single-tap install screen, removing OEM warnings after the ...
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Android XR has Google motivated to finally make scalable apps work across form factors

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Google wants to make apps scalable across form factors. Android XR headsets will run the majority of Android apps by default.

Google settlement with Epic caps Play Store fees, boosts other Android app stores

Epic is also easing up on Google’s mandate that developers use Play Billing. Under the proposal, Google can require that devs ...