Google Claims Android App Sideloading Won't Die, But Change

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Open-Source Android Apps at Risk Under Google’s New Decree

F-Droid says Google's developer registration rule could end its open-source app store and strand users. Google defends ...
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F-Droid Warns Google’s New Rules Could Kill Third-Party Android App Stores

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

Google insists sideloading on Android will survive, but doubts remain for independent app stores

Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...
Opinion
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Google’s Developer Rules Threaten Sideloading and App Store Choice

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...
ZDNet

Google Play Store just unveiled a security badge for some apps. Here's what it means

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Bleeping Computer

Google Play adds security audit badges for Android VPN apps

Google Play, Android's official app store, is now tagging VPN apps with an 'independent security reviews' badge if they conducted an independent security audit of their software and platform.

Google Touts ‘Biggest Upgrade to Chrome in Its History’ With Gemini AI

Google embeds Gemini into Chrome in what it calls the browser’s biggest upgrade, adding features to summarize pages, combat ...