I know you're going to downvote me but serious question. Why are people side loading apps that are in the app store? I've sideloaded rippers that would never be approved but if it's in the app store ...

Google to Block Sideloading of Apps From Unverified Developers Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can ...

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Google is intensifying its Play Protect "fraud protection" following its move to block sideloading of apps in India in line with the annual event. Pathum Danthanarayana/Unsplash You probably have ...

Facepalm: The Android ecosystem has traditionally offered a more permissive approach to app development and delivery through third-party means. Now, Google is announcing a significant change that will ...

Epic is suing Samsung and Google over One UI 6.1.1’s Auto Blocker feature. The Auto Blocker feature is enabled by default on phones that ship with One UI 6.1.1, like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy ...

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...

One of the things that has long set Android apart from iOS is that Android makes it fairly easy to install apps from sources other than Google’s official app store, providing users and developers with ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Do you sideload apps on your Android device? Enjoy while you can, because Google will soon only allow apps from ...