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Google will soon stop you sideloading unverified apps – here’s what that means for you

Google has announced plans that will require app developers to verify their identity, even when not listing their apps on the Play Store This will hopefully reduce the number of malicious apps ...
Wired

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 ...
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Google Maps Not Loading on the CarPlay Dashboard? You're Not Alone

Google Maps keeps making the headlines these days, mainly thanks to Google shipping several notable updates that prepare the app for a new-generation experience. However, the thing I'll ...
Android Police

Google puts a shocking number on the risk of sideloading Android apps

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of ...
BGR

Google Play Protect Brings A New Layer Of Security To Sideloading Apps

Android phone users can expect a new update to Google Play Protect soon. Google Play Protect has become a de facto way for Android devices to scan apps for any kind of malicious activity.
HotHardware

Google Risks Making Android Users Furious Over App Sideloading Policy Change

Google’s Android operating system has historically offered a more open approach compared to Apple’s iOS, giving users more freedom when it comes to customization and apps. However, the company has ...
TechRepublic

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their ...