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fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Sideloading on Android is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

Google will restrict sideloading by requiring developer verification, reducing anonymous sideloaded malware and aligning Android's app installation controls closer to iOS.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Google is killing a defining feature for Android phones soon - and there's one reason why

Google will require developer verification for sideloaded Android apps to reduce malware and impersonation originating from internet-sideloaded sources.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

Sideloading on Android is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Gadgets

This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Google is killing the Android phone feature that once made them popular - and there's a big reason why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

Google is killing a defining feature for Android phones soon - and there's one reason why

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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

F-Droid says Google's new sideloading restrictions will kill the project

Allowing Google to control developer verification risks ending F-Droid and centralizing Android app distribution through data collection and developer fees.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 rolling out for Pixel devices

Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 reaches platform stability and adds developer verification, SMS OTP protection, new app icon shapes, and Health Connect upgrades.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store | TechCrunch

Google will require identity verification for developers distributing apps on certified Android devices beyond the Play Store, with phased rollout beginning March 2026.
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