Engadget

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps

Google will implement a new safety feature that would require developers to verify their identity if they want Android users to be able to sideload their apps. The company said that it made the ...
Android

Android App Sideloading Block May Have a Workaround Via This Tool

Google plans to restrict app sideloading on Android from unverified developers starting in 2026, raising concerns among users. While the company cites security, many fear Android is becoming a ...
SCOTUSblog

Justices side against Google

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to temporarily block a district court order requiring changes to the Google Play app ...
PC Magazine

Google to Block Sideloading of Apps From Unverified Developers

Google compares the move to an ID check at the airport, and says it's aimed at tackling harmful apps. It launches next year, but you can request early access now. Don't miss out on our latest ...
Ars Technica

Google will block sideloading of unverified Android apps starting next year

Android's open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and ...