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Winsage

August 26, 2025

New Windows 11 feature will enable seamless app continuity with your Galaxy device

Microsoft has announced the upcoming Cross Device Resume feature, designed to connect Windows 11 PCs with Android devices, particularly Samsung's Galaxy line. This feature will allow users to continue tasks seamlessly across platforms, such as resuming a paused podcast from a phone on a Windows PC. Currently available in the Dev and Beta versions of Windows 11, it requires both devices to have the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps running, and users must be signed into the same account for apps like Spotify. The feature is expected to be available in the stable version in the coming months.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google Will Soon Verify Developers or Block Their Android Apps

Google has announced a new developer verification program for Android applications, requiring developers to verify their apps to ensure they can be installed on devices using Google services. This program aims to prevent malicious applications from impersonating legitimate developers. A new Android Developer Console will be introduced for developers distributing apps outside the Google Play Store, and apps from unverified developers will be blocked from installation on most Android devices. The verification requirement will not affect developers already distributing through Google Play. Early access to the verification process is expected in October 2023, with full verification for all developers starting in March 2026. Requirements for apps distributed in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will begin in September 2026, with global expansion anticipated in 2027 and beyond.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google To Start Verifying All Android App Developers

Google is implementing changes that will allow the installation of Android apps from sources beyond the Google Play Store due to a legal ruling from an antitrust case with Epic Games. This shift will introduce stringent measures requiring developers to meet Google's standards for app installation, potentially challenging hobbyist developers. The new regulations aim to reduce malware from non-Google Play sources, enhancing user safety, but may impact accessibility.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Android developers distributing applications through third-party app stores will be required to undergo identity verification by Google starting in September 2026 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with a global rollout expected in 2027. Developers must submit personal information, including legal name, address, email, and phone number, and may need to provide a government-issued ID. This change primarily affects developers outside the Google Play Store, as identity verification is already standard for those using it. Google aims to enhance security and reduce malware risks through this initiative. The company plans to create a separate Android developer console for non-commercial developers, imposing restrictions on apps and installations. Google is inviting developers to sign up for early access to the new rules and provide feedback before the official launch.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google will require all Android developers to undergo verification, regardless of whether they publish apps on Google Play or not

Google will mandate identity verification for all developers distributing applications on its Android platform, requiring personal information from individual developers and specific documentation from companies. The new requirements will begin in September 2026 for developers in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with a gradual rollout to other countries starting in 2027.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google to block sideloading of apps from unverified developers

Google plans to restrict the sideloading of applications from unverified developers on certified Android devices, requiring all apps to be registered by verified developers starting next year. This initiative aims to enhance security while allowing sideloading to continue. A new Android Developer Console will be created for developers distributing apps outside of Google Play, with separate accounts for student and hobbyist developers. Developers can still distribute apps directly to users or through any app store. The verification system is expected to begin in October 2023, with full availability for all developers by March 2026, and mandatory registration for apps in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand by September 2024. The goal is to implement the verification system globally by 2027.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google to Block Unverified Android Apps Starting 2026: A Big Push for Safer Sideloading

Google will prohibit the installation of apps from unverified developers on certified Android devices starting September 2026. All developers must verify their identities before their applications can be installed, with requirements including legal name, address, phone number, email, and for organizations, a D-U-N-S number and official website. The verification process involves registering apps by submitting package names and app signing keys. The rollout will begin with early access for selected developers in October 2025, global access in March 2026, and enforcement in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand in September 2026, with expansion to other regions in 2027. Personal data collected during verification will not be made public.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google Will Verify Android App Developers Outside Play Store

Google will implement a comprehensive identity verification system for all app developers on its Android platform starting next year. This system aims to enhance security by ensuring all developers are identifiable, thus reducing risks associated with malware. The verification will apply to all applications, including those distributed outside the Google Play Store, but developers can still use alternative channels. Google will retain developer data for accountability. An internal survey indicated that 50 times more malware comes from sources outside the Play Store. The verification system will have early access in October this year, with a full rollout scheduled for March 2026 and a phased implementation beginning in September 2026 in select countries. Developers will need to submit their official names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers as part of the process.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

Google has announced a new safety feature requiring developers to verify their identities before allowing Android users to sideload applications. This decision is based on an analysis showing that sideloaded apps have over 50 times more malware than those from the Google Play Store. Only apps from verified developers will be permitted for installation on certified Android devices. Google is developing a new Android Developer Console to facilitate this verification process. The rollout of this requirement will begin in late 2026 in Brazil, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, with a global implementation to follow.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Android’s Most Defining Feature Is Ending—Here’s What That Means

Google is expanding its developer verification process to include apps being sideloaded onto Android devices, meaning users will no longer be able to install third-party applications unless the developer has passed Google's authentication system. This initiative aims to enhance device security and combat malicious applications. A new Android Developer Console will be introduced for onboarding and verification, requiring developers to verify their identity and app details. Early access for select developers will begin in October 2025, with the system opening to all developers by March 2026, and full enforcement in select countries by September 2026, followed by a global rollout expected by 2027. This change affects Google-certified devices and aims to protect users from scams and malware, as sideloaded apps are significantly more likely to contain malware compared to those from the Play Store. Sideloading settings will also be adjusted, with the feature disabled by default.