Android 17 Beta 3 focuses on stability, security, and refinements as Google prepares for release, giving developers a near-final platform to test apps.

By September 2026, all developers must be registered to enable sideloading. Developers who only distribute apps outside the Play Store have to create an account in the Android Developer Console.

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Sideloading has always felt like something of a guarantee with Android. In fact, some argue it's one of the primary appeals of using Android over other operating systems — a sentiment even Google ...

Google is working on a change to Android’s early boot process that improves how quickly kernel modules are loaded. This change has resulted in a 30% reduction in loading time for the Pixel 10, ...