Google used to do very little curation of the Play Store (or Android Market, if you go back far enough), but it has long ...

Google is working on a change in Android 14 that would block installations of old, outdated apps to protect users from potential security risks.

Google will require all sideloading of Android apps to come from verified developers starting September 2026, with global ...

Android 14 code could block users from installing ancient apps, so long as phone makers use the feature.

News Android 14 DP1 brings accessibility, tablet, and security features (and blocks installation of apps designed for Android 5 and earlier) ...

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users ...