ZDNet

Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of ...
TechSpot

Windows Secure Boot certificates set to expire in June – here's what it means for your PC

The big picture: The Secure Boot certificates Microsoft originally issued in 2011 for Windows devices are set to expire next month. The company is currently rolling out new Secure Boot keys to ...
GameSpot

New Xbox Boot-Up Sequence Goes Green

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Next week, your Xbox Series X|S will be a little different when ...
The Verge

Xbox changes continue with new console boot animation

Microsoft’s new Xbox CEO continues to make changes that are designed to please fans. Microsoft’s new Xbox CEO continues to make changes that are designed to please fans. is a senior correspondent and ...
PC World

Windows 11 now shows if your Secure Boot certificates are ready for June

PCWorld explains how Windows 11’s April update now automatically notifies users about Secure Boot certificate status, eliminating manual PowerShell checks. Microsoft’s current Secure Boot certificates ...
The Verge

A new Android 17 beta reveals plans for “Pixel Glow” light animations.

Google just released the fourth beta for Android 17 today, and now, 9to5Google and Android Authority point out that it contains mentions of a new lighting feature that we might see on the next round ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected - how it works

Windows will now tell you if Secure Boot is working properly. The new status indicates whether you have the latest Secure Boot updates. The April Windows update also patches a whopping 164 security ...
BGR

This New Feature Will Make Loading Pages In Chrome On Android And iOS Faster

Google is testing a new feature that may speed up page-loading times on both Android and iOS devices. The change is coming to Chrome and Chromium-based browsers, the latter of which includes Firefox, ...
Digital Trends

Android’s upcoming NameDrop alternative just picked up a new animation

This is important because: iPhone users have long had this contact sharing method called NamedDrop that works by bringing two iPhones close together and instantly swapping info. That convenience and ...
The Tech Report

Android Sideloading Stays Alive as Google Revises Developer Verification Plan

We adhere to a strict editorial policy, ensuring that our content is crafted by an in-house team of experts in technology, hardware, software, and more. With years of experience in tech news and ...
TechSpot

Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder

The big picture: While Google maintains that identity verification will enhance security and trust across the platform, open-source communities remain concerned that even a softened version of the ...