Google to mandate verification for all Android app developers

Google has announced a new security initiative that will require all Android app developers to pass verification before their apps can be installed on devices. Yes, that even includes sideloading Android apps outside the Play Store. Android’s greatest strength and its most persistent challenge is its openness. Google’s plan aims to give users more peace …

Google alters Play Store developer fees and rules in the EEA

In a move that has already drawn fire from industry critics, Google has overhauled its Play Store developer fees and rules in the EEA (European Economic Area). The changes, announced as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, introduce a complex new fee structure and offer developers more …

State of Python 2025: Web development makes a comeback

The latest annual Python Developers Survey, born from a collaboration between the Python Software Foundation and JetBrains, took the pulse of over 30,000 developers to see what makes the community tick in 2025. Michael Kennedy, a Python Software Foundation Fellow and the voice behind the “Talk Python to Me” podcast, analysed the data and found …

Game developers turn to AI as costs rise and players seek more, says Google

The games industry is in the middle of a major shift. Development costs continue to rise, markets are crowded, and players are spending more time on older titles. For many studios, finding ways to stand out and stay profitable is becoming more difficult. At the same time, generative AI (gen AI) is emerging as one …

How AI copilots reshape game development: Coplay’s CEO

AI tools are moving deeper into the games industry, not just in code but inside the engines where games are built. Coplay, an AI copilot platform for Unity developers, is one of the companies pushing this shift. The startup recently became the official maintainer of the open-source Unity Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, launched a …

Inworld opens internal AI toolkit to all developers

Inworld has launched Runtime for developers, an AI toolkit that was born from experiences with industry giants like Disney, Xbox, and NVIDIA. Every developer in the AI space knows the feeling. You’ve built a brilliant prototype, a glimpse into a future of truly interactive and engaging consumer experiences. It wows everyone who sees it, but …

New post-quantum cryptography workbook maps priorities

The Post-Quantum Cryptography Coalition (PQCC) has published its first Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Inventory Workbook, helping businesses, big and small, build a single, organised database to monitor how and where cryptography is used. The PQC is a not-for-profit, voluntary organisation designed to create a broader understanding of and advocate for the wider public adoption of post-quantum …

Bitwarden partner programme a hit with MSPs

Bitwarden, the password manager and cybersecurity software service, has been a trusted solution for businesses seeking secure open-source password and passkey management since its inception in 2016. Recently, managed service provider (MSP), Convergence Networks, reported a 238% increase in internal password management adoption by employees since switching to Bitwarden. The MSP joined the Bitwarden partner …