Google to Make Sideloading Android Apps a High-Friction Process

Google is trying to keep Android users safer by making the sideloading app flow more difficult and convoluted, according to new reports.

One of the features that Android prides itself on is the ability to install apps from outside the store. Manually installing apps sounds like a simple feature, but in reality, it’s also one of the main reasons why the platform is targeted by criminals.

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