Sideloading is fundamental to Android, and it's not going anywhere. As we said in our blog, our new developer identity requirements are designed to protect users and developers from bad actors, not to limit choice. We want to make sure that if you download an app from a
President, Android Ecosystem @Google
- Exciting news! Together with Epic Games we have filed a proposed set of changes to Android and Google Play that focus on expanding developer choice and flexibility, lowering fees, and encouraging more competition all while keeping users safe. If approved, this would resolve our
- Android 16 is rolling out to Pixel devices today! Itโs packed with updates that make your device more accessible, secure and easier to use. Canโt wait to hear everyoneโs feedback as you explore whatโs new:
- Great to see so much interest in this topic! To reiterate what we announced in our 2024 blog post: we're building the ChromeOS experience on top of Android underlying technology to unlock new levels of performance, iterate faster, & make your laptop + phone work better together.An interview with Google President of Android Ecosystem Sameer Samat, who says Google is going to combine "ChromeOS and Android into a single platform" (@LanceUlanoff / TechRadar) techradar.com/phones/androidโฆ techmeme.com/250714/p6#a250โฆ x.com/Techmeme/statuโฆ
- Replying to @Le_happy_canThank you for the suggestion -- we are still designing how the user side of all that will work. We announced this 1 year in advance of rolling it out in order to make sure devs had enough time to do the ID process (if they use Google Play they've already done it).
- We have a new statue for each Android release to celebrate the team. This year we crowdsourced the design from the team using Gemini to help illustrate the ideas. This one is fun, interactive (it's a carrossel!) and material 3 expressive themed. Excited about #Android16,
- If you're like me and spend a lot of time in the car, having a truly helpful assistant by your side can be a game changer. Right from the start, we've prioritized hands-free voice controls on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in so that you can stay connected and keep your
00:00 - Super excited about all the Android updates weโre bringing to the Galaxy S25 series. With Gemini on Android, you can get the help you expect from a truly helpful assistant. Check out our blog post to learn more. blog.google/products/androโฆ @SamsungMobile @Android
- Shoreline is getting ready for I/O! Our Android team has some cool things to share today! ๐ Almost time...
- Android XR is officially here! ๐ Our new OS for next-gen headsets & glasses debuts on Samsungโs Galaxy XR. Itโs the first platform built for the Gemini era, integrating a helpful AI assistant from the ground up to change how you get things done. Huge congrats to the teams at
00:00 - Replying to @AhoomanmanGood question. We are working on a flow for devs, hobbyists, etc that won't interfere with your workflow.
- What an incredible day at #MadeByGoogle! So great to be here in person and feel the excitement for everything our teams have built. The new Pixel phones are a huge milestone, marking a new era of personalization for Android with Material 3 Expressive and bringing a ton of
00:00 - Almost time for Made By Google!! Tune in at 1PM EST at youtube.com/live/JXCXTQIIvโฆ
- Really excited about the Gemini experience on Android we just showed at Made By Google. Gemini is on hundreds of phone models, on dozens of OEM devices and supports over 40 languages today. #MadeByGoogle Learn more here:








