Google insists sideloading on Android will survive, but doubts remain for independent app stores

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

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

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

F-Droid project threatened by Google's new dev registration rules

F-Droid is warning that the project could reach an end due to Google's new requirements for all Android developers to verify ...

Google tries to justify Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions

First and foremost, Google clarifies that it is not killing or doing away with sideloading on Android with this move. Instead ...

What Android Users Should Know About Blockchain-Verification And How It Works on Mobile Apps

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Google says Android sideloading is here to stay.

Google’s plans to verify the identity of developers releasing apps even outside the Play Store sparked fears Android was about to get a whole lot less open. Not so, says Google, insisting in a new ...
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OnePlus 15: Ultimate Preview Guide – Updated: Sept. 30, 2025

UPDATE (September 30, 2025): Plenty of new information has been added. Since the last update, OnePlus officially confirmed the phone, its processor, and released some camera samples. Images of the ...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Ultimate Buyers Guide – September 2025

UPDATE (September 26, 2025): The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is now getting its very first update, which delivers the latest security patch. Read more about it at the very end of the article. Summary: The ...