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Here's how I install Android apps from anywhere that isn't the Google Play Store

On Android, installing apps outside Google Play is disabled by default to reduce malware and security risks. You can enable the ability to install Android apps from ... Read More

Google will let ‘experienced users’ keep sideloading Android apps

Google says that it’s softening its plan to require every Android developer — even outside of the Play Store — to verify their identity, a move which critics warned could kill sideloading for good. Read More

Google will verify Android developers distributing apps outside the Play store

Google is increasing security measures around sideloading apps by removing anonymity for Android developers who distribute outside of the Play Store. Starting in September next year, Google will ... Read More

Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity 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 its ... Read More

These 224 Malicious Apps Managed to Bypass the Play Store's Anti-Malware Checks

Google and Apple’s app stores both have a reputation for being pretty trustworthy these days. It’s easy to assume that if an app is in either the iPhone App Store or the Google Play Store, it’s safe ... Read More

Apps distributed outside the Play Store will soon be tied to verified developer identities

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ... Read More