Google’s upcoming developer verification system for Android may prevent users from sideloading apps without an internet connection. This change, discovered in a recent beta, raises concerns that a ...

When I first started using a smartphone, the choice between Android and iOS felt like an easy one. Sure, Apple had an attractive UI, and an early lead on third-party software support, but going the ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. In August, YouTube began rolling out a new system that uses AI algorithms to estimate users' ages in the United States. If your ...

Google has announced plans to begin verifying the identity of all developers who distribute apps on Android, even for those who distribute their software outside the Play Store. "Android will require ...

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 ...

Interest in virtual private networks (VPNs) has surged in America and Europe this year. Countries on both sides of the Atlantic have recently enacted new age-verification laws designed to prevent ...

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As a finalist in Big Brother Naija Season 10, Dede Ashiogwu's style choices carry more weight than ever, and she’s not just playing the game; she’s making statements. Movies 2025-10-03T10:52:16+00:00 ...

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