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 ...

The post Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change appeared first on Android Headlines.

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

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

With almost a quarter of the market share controlled by Android, it’s fair to say that the company wants to retain its users. With that, there are some truly exciting updates and developments coming ...