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

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

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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Despite Google's best efforts, and the many fail-safes in place protecting users, Android fans need to know the telltale ...

You can also disable the Android Auto Developer options from the same three-dot menu by selecting the Close developer mode ...

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...

Google argues that the Android Developer Verification program isn't meant to put an end to sideloading but instead will help ...

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