Rumors about Google removing the ability to sideload apps on Android have been swirling for months, but the company has finally denied those rumors.

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 ...

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

Google has shed more light on how Android's app verification rules will work, which will block sideloading apps from ...

F-Droid, a long running repository and third-party app store, is sounding the alarm over Google's new developer requirements.

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must ...

In brief: Google Play Protect serves as Android's first line of defense against malicious apps. However, the mobile anti-malware service can sometimes make sideloading cumbersome – or even outright ...

Well that's revolting news. I wonder what that means for backups of apps that were available thru Play Store and pulled? For example, we use Zoneminder and zmninja phone-app to check on stuff at home ...

Amazon launched Vega OS, replacing Android on Fire TV devices for better performance and efficiency, but preventing app ...

Brazil has ordered Apple to allow users to bypass the App Store and sideload apps within 90 days, according a report in Valor Econômico seen by 9to5Mac. The new ruling follows similar orders issued in ...

AT&T is reportedly doing the right thing by allowing Android phone users to install apps from outside the Android Market. Starting today, an update will enable non-Market app installation — also known ...