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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 11:45:21

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the decision after recent analysis found "over 50 times more malware from internet-sideloaded sources than on apps available through Google Play." By verifying a developer's identify first, it hopes to better protect users from "bad actors spreading malware and scams." In its announcement, Google said that a

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Samsung’s latest ‘no shirt’ ad trolls iPhones for lacking intelligence and a fold

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 12:01:17

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has released an ad poking fun at iPhones for lacking AI features and the ability to fold. It’s no secret that Apple Intelligence has struggled to keep pace with Galaxy AI or Google’s Gemini. Samsung leans right into that weakness in the ad spot titled “A Real Upgrade.” Samsung and Google have been tag-teaming lately, poking fun at iPhones for being less “smart” than Galaxy phones and Pixels. Google has its snarky BestPhonesForever campaign, whi

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Google could be building a new nook for your Gemini creations (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:00:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new “My Stuff” section for the Gemini interface on Android. While its purpose isn’t clear, it could be used to store media generated using Gemini, separate from your chats. A similar section for storing AI-generated media is also present in ChatGPT, and it is known as “Library.” Gemini is already quite powerful as a virtual assistant, and is raking up new features as Google prepares to replace Google Assistant with it entirely. Recent

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Spotify and YouTube Music test out their sleek new look on Android Auto (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:07:23

TL;DR Google introduced new media app templates as part of its Android for Cars App Library update. These templates bring a redesigned “Now Playing” UI with a new Material 3 Expressive seekbar. The templated media apps are currently in closed beta, but we’ve managed to get an early look at them on Spotify and YouTube Music. At Google I/O 2025, Google announced new media app templates that are now part of the Android for Cars App Library. Media apps can use these templates to provide a consist

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The Pixel 10 Pro is the wrong Pixel to buy this year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:30:32

The dust has settled from the latest Made by Google event, and the Pixel 10 family is as good as ever. It builds on the hardware upgrades that Google introduced on the Pixel 9 series and packs more new AI-powered features than I could have dreamt when I first put my SIM in a Pixel device. And I, for one, cannot wait to move my SIM into yet another brand-new phone by Google — but not the one you might expect. There are reasons to go Pro… but not quite as many C. Scott Brown / Android Authority

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Some Pixels are bricked and Google apparently won’t help revive them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 20:36:40

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Redditor has claimed that many owners of older Pixel phones are suffering from bricked devices. The problem purportedly occurs after switching slots, flashing certain ROMs, downgrading the OS, or installing the June 2025 update. Google is apparently refusing to provide recovery bootloader images to fix the issue. Tinkering with Android phones has become an increasingly complex endeavor, as phone brands and Google step up software protections. Unfortuna

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This small change might kill emulation on Android phones next year

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 21:04:31

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. Many emulator devs want to remain anonymous to avoid legal liability. This may mean popular PS2, Switch, and PS3 emulators will no longer be available. Yesterday Google announced a new program to keep Android devices safe, but it may have huge unintended consequences for emulation on Android. In an effort to keep users safe from scams and malware, Google will require develope

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Google Photos gets a (mostly) upgraded image viewer UI

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:02:55

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos for Android is now receiving a revised image/video viewer interface. The tweaked UI includes a new options menu to quickly access key features. The revised UI is available on recent versions of Google Photos. Google recently revealed a new-look image editor for Google Photos, which drew a mixed reaction from users. Now, it looks like the company has brought some visual tweaks to the image viewer UI. Don’t want to miss the best from And

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Google is testing new colors for Android Auto, again (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:43:49

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a less vibrant, desaturated color palette for Android Auto. The change uses a “Primary Color” derived from the user’s wallpaper to avoid overly bright visuals while driving. These changes are still being tested and have not yet begun rolling out publicly. Material 3 Expressive is the season’s flavor, and many Google apps have adopted the new design language. Android Auto also took part in the Material 3 Expressive revolution, rolling ou

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7 AI features the iPhone 17 needs to embrace from Google, OpenAI, and others

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-11-02 11:28:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed how vulnerable the iPhone 17 could be. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be the bigge

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Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android

news.ycombinator.com Abner Li 2025-11-02 08:18:18

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 requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for all install methods, including third-party app stores and sideloading where you download an APK file

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Google Photos is letting you lift subjects as stickers — but only on iOS

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 22:36:21

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is adding the popular tap-and-hold sticker creation feature to the iOS app. Users can press and hold a photo subject to quickly copy or share it as a standalone sticker. It’s unclear if Google Photos on Android will get this easy sticker creation feature. One of the smaller sticking points in the iOS vs Android debate is how easy it is to make stickers from your photos. It’s not a big deal, but it certainly enhances the experience for e

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Google says Fox channels to go dark on YouTube TV if agreement isn't reached

cnbc.com Jennifer Elias 2025-11-03 02:28:12

Google -owned YouTube on Monday said it may remove channels including Fox Broadcast Network, Fox News and Fox Sports from its TV streaming platform if it doesn't reach an agreement with Fox Corporation. YouTube TV's renewal date with Fox is coming on Wednesday, and while the two companies have been in ongoing negotiations, they've been unable to reach a deal, the YouTube team wrote in a blog post. The company also emailed YouTube TV subscribers about the potential fall out with Fox. "Fox is as

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Poll: Do you like the new Google dialer?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 06:50:13

Joe Maring / Android Authority Google has been rolling out a major visual and functional refresh to its Phone app, and people aren’t shy about sharing how they feel. Between the Material 3 Expressive makeover and the flashy new Calling Cards feature, the humble Google dialer has suddenly become one of the most talked-about Google apps of the year. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google Search to support us and make sure you never miss our lat

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7 AI features the iPhone 17 needs to keep up with Google, OpenAI, and others

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-11-03 11:28:47

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The release of the Google Pixel 10 phones with deeply integrated AI features that offer impressive new capabilities has revealed how vulnerable the iPhone 17 could be. Many of the smartest AI services in the world are already on the iPhone as apps, and so there's the possibility that Apple could partner with them for deeper integrations. The new AI camera features in the Pixel 10 could be the bigge

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The Google TV Streamer is rarely on sale, so it’s your lucky day!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 16:25:41

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Some televisions do not have a built-in smart TV OS; even if they do, they may have one you don’t prefer! The solution is pretty simple: you can get a smart TV box or stick. Here at Android Authority, our favorite one is the Google TV Streamer. It’s rarely on sale, too, but today, you can take it home at a $15.99 discount. Buy the Google TV Streamer for $84 ($15.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.” Amazon only has it available

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Google to require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

news.ycombinator.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-03 16:05:14

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store. The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout will be more gradual. The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-03 16:52:55

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 next security initiative could make the biggest concessions yet in the name of blocking bad apps. Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identities of all Android app developers, and not just those publishing on the Play Store. Google intends to verify developer identities no matter where

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NotebookLM’s Video Overviews go global with support for over 80 languages

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 21:08:32

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Video Overviews for NotebookLM now support over 80 languages. Audio Overviews are now longer and more engaging. Only about a month after Google introduced Video Overviews to NotebookLM, the feature is already getting an update. That update will make Video Overviews more accessible to a larger number of users. The Audio Overviews feature is also getting an update. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a preferred source in Google S

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Google's new smart home hardware looks mostly familiar in leaked images

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-03 21:00:11

Google wants to get Gemini in your smart home, and it looks like it's planning to release a lineup of new Nest Products to make it happen. The company teased a new smart speaker during its Pixel 10 launch event, and now Android Headlines has new images and details that confirm the look of the speaker and a collection of other Nest products that are on the way. Based on the images Android Headlines sourced, Google's new smart home lineup looks nearly identical to the cameras and doorbells it's a

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Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps

news.ycombinator.com Abner Li 2025-11-03 20:18:18

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 requirement applies to “certified Android devices” that have Play Protect and are preloaded with Google apps. The Play Store implemented similar requirements in 2023, but Google is now mandating this for all install methods, including third-party app stores and sideloading where you download an APK file

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Google's Liquid Cooling

news.ycombinator.com Chester Lam 2025-11-03 18:57:18

Liquid cooling is a familiar concept to PC enthusiasts, and has a long history in enterprise compute as well. Recently, liquid cooling has taken an increasing role in datacenters, amid increasing power draw and correspondingly high heat output from the latest chips. Machine learning in particular has an insatiable appetite for power and cooling. Google notes that water has a thermal conductivity about 4000 times that of air, making it an attractive solution to deal with the cooling demands assoc

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Google may soon launch a refreshed Nest lineup with Gemini built in

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-04 02:16:09

TL;DR Google is reportedly preparing to release new Nest Cam Indoor, Nest Cam Outdoor, and Nest Doorbell devices. All three are said to feature 2K HDR resolution, Gemini integration, and local fallback storage. Nest Aware looks set to be rebranded as Google Home Premium, with a new Advanced tier also planned. It’s been a while since we’ve seen fresh hardware from Google’s Nest brand, leading some to wonder if the company was slowly winding the line down. But after a surprise glimpse of an una

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Google's Liquid Cooling at Hot Chips 2025

news.ycombinator.com Chester Lam 2025-11-04 00:57:18

Liquid cooling is a familiar concept to PC enthusiasts, and has a long history in enterprise compute as well. Recently, liquid cooling has taken an increasing role in datacenters, amid increasing power draw and correspondingly high heat output from the latest chips. Machine learning in particular has an insatiable appetite for power and cooling. Google notes that water has a thermal conductivity about 4000 times that of air, making it an attractive solution to deal with the cooling demands assoc

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YouTube secretly tested AI video enhancement without notifying creators

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-04 02:16:43

Is it a conspiracy? For months, YouTubers have been quietly griping that something looked off in their recent video uploads. Following a deeper analysis by a popular music channel, Google has now confirmed that it has been testing a feature that uses AI to artificially enhance videos. The company claims this is part of its effort to "provide the best video quality," but it's odd that it began doing so without notifying creators or offering any way to opt out of the experiment. Google's test rai

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Google Nest Camera and Doorbell leak shows off new colors and 2K video recording

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-11-04 02:54:18

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. According to a new report from Android Headlines, Google’s next-generation Nest Cams might get an upgrade from 1080p to 2K. Along with a series of leaked images that it says show off new colors for Google’s next set of devices, the report indicates the upcoming

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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-11-04 02:23:12

Google is tightening security measures around Android app distribution, the company announced on Monday. Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store. The changes will affect all certified Android devices once live, though the global rollout will be more gradual. The tech giant stresses that this does not mean developers can’t distribute outside of the Play Store through

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Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-04 06:00:38

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps. Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it harder for malicious developers to remain anonymous. Most Android users acquire apps from

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ChatGPT is reportedly scraping Google Search data to answer your questions - here's how

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-11-04 06:32:04

Anadolu / Contributor / Anadolu via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Reports reveal that OpenAI uses Google Search data to answer some of users' questions. The topics that use Google Search data mostly surround news, sports, and financial markets. OpenAI retrieves the Google Search data using a third-party web-scraping tool. As more people consult ChatGPT for general inquiries, reports are pointing to OpenAI, the AI-powered chatbot's parent

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These are the MagSafe and Qi2 accessories for the Pixel 10 I recommend

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-02 23:28:24

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Sure, the new Pixel 10 phones come with a bunch of new features, but none of them even come close in substance to the arrival of Qi2 wireless charging. That’s one big upgrade for the Android ecosystem as a whole, one that adds so much convenience. On top of that, it opens up a whole new world of accessories for you to pick from — the entire array of MagSafe-compatible accessories can now work with the Pixel 10. Here are some of my favorite MagSafe/Qi2 accesso

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Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

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Some Pixels are bricked and Google apparently won’t help revive them

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ChatGPT is reportedly scraping Google Search data to answer your questions - here's how

These are the MagSafe and Qi2 accessories for the Pixel 10 I recommend

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