F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google's new requirements for all Android developers to verify ...

Open source Android app store cannot exist if Google's plans go ahead, says F-Droid board member The F-Droid project, which ...

Project IDX is Google’s web-based development environment, and the technology is now being used to bring Android Studio to the web. In addition to the main I/O 2024 event in Mountain View, Google is ...

Google has yet to release the source code for Android 16 QPR1, sparking fears about the company's commitment to AOSP.

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

Google argues that the Android Developer Verification program isn't meant to put an end to sideloading but instead will help ...

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

Google first announced a significant change in how it deals with Android developers back in August, and the topic has been hotly debated ever since. Now, ...