Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead
Briefly

Google's addition of remediation dialogs in the Play Integrity API fundamentally changes how sideloading is approached, enforcing a push towards official app installations through the Play Store.
Recent updates to the Play Integrity API mean that users sidelining apps will see prompts urging them to obtain those apps from the Google Play Store directly, marking a shift in how sideloading is managed.
The Play Integrity API allows developers to check the trustworthiness of the software environment, influencing how apps behave on modified devices, which raises questions about the efficacy of such integrity checks.
Critics like Graphene have raised concerns about the effectiveness of Google's Integrity API, suggesting that a balanced approach by apps could increase user access and still enforce app security.
Read at Ars Technica
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