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 ...

For years, one of Android’s defining traits has been the freedom to sideload apps—installing them from outside the Play Store. That freedom isn’t disappearing, but Google is tightening the rules ...

Google is addressing doubts regarding the upcoming developer verification for Android app sideloading. More details here.

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