Android will allow sideloading apps, but you’re forced to wait 24 hours to install them
Google’s new Android sideloading rules introduce a controversial 24-hour wait for unverified apps, sparking backlash from power users who say it undermines Android’s openness...
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Google is implementing a new 24-hour waiting period for installing applications from unverified developers on Android devices, a move criticized for hindering user freedom.
- Users must now go through a multi-step process, including enabling developer mode and re-authenticating, before being allowed to install unverified apps.
- The change, according to Google, aims to combat scammers who use high-pressure tactics to trick users into installing malware.
- However, critics argue this punishes advanced users and that existing security measures like Play Protect are sufficient.
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