Google says ‘sideloading isn’t going anywhere,’ F-Droid calls it fake news

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Alternative app repository F-Droid has once again fired shots at Google for its new developer verification rules that threaten to kill sideloading on Android devices. The platform calls Google’s assurances about sideloading not going anywhere “clear, concise, and false.” It argues that Google’s new rules may technically keep … Read more

Google reveals launch window for Gemini on Google TV Streamer, but we’re still in the dark

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced that Gemini will be coming to the Google TV Streamer “and more devices” this winter. This updated timeline comes after Google previously claimed a launch “later this year.” This suggests a broad release window ranging from December to February or March. Google has just started … Read more

Samsung’s tri-fold may launch very soon, but miss a key market

TL;DR Samsung is expected to unveil its tri-fold foldable later this week at a business summit in Korea. The phone may be initially limited to Asian markets — particularly South Korea, China, Singapore, and Taiwan. Despite previous reports of a launch in the US, Samsung may choose not to launch it beyond the “Greater China” … Read more