#sideloading tag

The Dutch mobile security firm said the change is driven by recent security protections that Google has piloted in select markets like Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, and India to block sideloading of potentially suspicious apps requesting dangerous permissions like SMS messages and accessibility services, a heavily abused setting to carry out malicious actions on Android devices. "Google Play Protect's defences, particularly the targeted Pilot Program, are increasingly effective at stopping risky apps before they run," the company said. "Second, actors want to future-proof their operations."

Information security

fromTechCrunch

3 weeks 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.

Apple

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Australians may soon be able to download iPhone apps from outside Apple App Store under federal proposal

Australians may soon download apps outside the Apple App Store, potentially avoiding extra charges.

The Australian government is proposing to combat Apple's app practices and promote competition.

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

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

Android app developers will soon need to verify identity to distribute apps outside Play Store

Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year

Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Google introduces mandatory verification for Android apps