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Google is rolling out a developer-verification system requiring developers to register before their apps receive standard verified-distribution treatment on certified Android devices. Enforcement begins September 30, 2026, for participating app stores in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, with global expansion planned for 2027, according to Google’s published documentation.

Earlier this year, the Alliance for Open Media released the definitive specs for the AV2 codec, which is expected to be about 25% to 32% more efficient than AV1. That means you get higher-quality streaming for the same bitrate or comparable quality at a lower bitrate. The benefit is that the codec can reduce the…

If you want to make the Gemini app more useful, you could start using Connected Apps. These are apps that can be integrated with the chatbot, allowing you to access their services without leaving your Gemini conversation. Recently, Peloton, SeatGeek, Airtable, and others have become Connected Apps, but Google is far from done. Another useful…