#MobileDevelopment

Technology13 August 2026

Google Play’s August 31 Target API Deadline: Does Your Android App Need API 36 or API 35?

Google Play changes its target API requirements on August 31, 2026. New submissions need API 36 on phones, while older live apps follow a different availability rule.

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Android developer verification illustration showing a phone, identity card, shield and settings gears

Technology4 August 2026

Is Android Killing Sideloading in 2026? What the New Verification Rules Actually Change

Android is adding developer identity and app-registration checks, but sideloading is not disappearing. Here is what changes in September 2026, what remains possible, and which path developers should choose.

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