… The changes only really kick in when you try to install apps outside the Play Store . Later this year, Android will start checking whether an app is registered to a verified developer. …
… By • 8 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 is introducing stricter rules for apps that play audio in the background. Apps will need to be actively in use or use approved background services to control audio playback. …
… By • April 17, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a redesigned Games tab in the Play Store that adds prominent, scrollable genre bubbles. …
… With rumors of Google working on its new Aluminium OS platform, this kind of labeling system feels like the company is laying the groundwork for future large-screen Android devices. Alongside the new badge system, Google is making a handful of smaller changes to the Play Store. …
… Android already arranges media apps in the carousel in descending order of importance. So you’ll see the locally playing media first, followed by media being played on remote devices, and past resumable sessions. …
… Still, Google’s changes to app installs from outside its Play Store ecosystem mark a fundamental shift in how Android handles user software. …
… The feature is expected to make its way to the stable Android 17 release. Android 17 has stepped into its platform stability phase with the Beta 3 released yesterday . That means most of the changes we see with the latest build should make it to the stable version of Android 17. …
… With Android Canary, Google is adding two new options to the menu, allowing users to control whether specific sounds are played through Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids or not. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? …
… By • April 15, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube Music is getting a redesigned Now Playing interface. …
… Aptoide’s lawsuit makes clear that some rivals think that still doesn’t amount to a level playing field. Would you stick with Android if the Play Store was your only option for apps? …
