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More details on Google's plans to block sideloading of Android apps from unverified developers - sideloading *will* still be supported, but the new rules could bring an end to some apps & app distributors (like F-Droid). https://www.androidauthority.com/how-android-app-verification-works-3603559/ #Android #Apps #Google

Android Authority

We finally know how Android's new app verification rules will actually work

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

traecer

@traecer@techhub.social replied · 4 weeks ago

@bradlinder
I. Do. Not. Want. This.

If I wanted a company to have this much control over my device, I would just use an iOS device. This directly threatens #FDroid and open source Android apps in general, which I must conclude is the point.

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