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Google to Verify Developers Before Their Apps Can Install on Your Android Device

Kellen August 26, 2025 14

Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to work on Android devices that run Google services. The developers behind Android apps will soon run through a developer verification program if they...

APKs Going Away in Favor of Android App Bundles Later This Year

Tim June 30, 2021 14

The following news will affect developers and potentially those who enjoy easily sideloading APKs onto their Android phones. Google announced today that starting in August of this year, apps published to Google Play will be required to use the Android App...

Gmail on Android Gets Rich Text Formatting, Instant RSVP to Calendar Invites

Kellen February 24, 2016 11

The Gmail Android app is receiving an update this week that introduces two new features that after using, will probably make you wish were around years ago. Those new features are rich text formatting and instant RSVPs to calendar invites. With rich text...

Hangouts 7.0 Pops Up, Introduces Quick Reply and Save to Home Screen

Kellen January 26, 2016 137

Oh boy, a big Hangouts update is arriving on Android! It's version 7.0.113001250 and it includes quick reply! I don't know why I'm acting so excited, since this is still Hangouts we're talking about, but this feature has been needed for far too long. It's...

Google Ups APK Limit on Google Play to 100MB

Kellen September 28, 2015 19

Developers, Google is increasing the size of APK files that you can upload to Google Play to 100MB. This doubles the previous 50MB limit, giving you the opportunity to speed up the install process for your customers. Going forward, this also means that Google...

Google Now on Tap Arrives in Google App for Marshmallow Preview, Includes Vertical App Drawer for All

Kellen September 17, 2015 67

Google Now on Tap is here! Well, sort of. If you have a device running the Android 6.0 Marshmallow developer preview 3, you can install the latest version of the Google app (v5.3.19.19) and start to take advantage of its power. As a recap, Google Now on Tap...

Cortana for Android Leaks Early, Available for Download

Kellen July 17, 2015 99

Microsoft was supposed to release the Android version of Cortana by the end of this month as a companion app to Windows 10 PCs. That may even still be their official plan. However, the app leaked today and is installable on just about every Android device. ...

Play Music Update is Live With New Navigation Drawer, Free Streaming

Kellen June 23, 2015 36

This morning, Google announced that Play Music would be receiving an update (v6.0.1942S) that introduced free, ad-supported radio for those who aren't paying $10 a month for All Access. That update is rolling out now and we have the .apk should you want to...