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fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
2 weeks agoWhat are the pros and cons of installing Android games from outside the Play Store?
Sideloading Android games can restore access to delisted or older versions but increases security, compatibility, and update-management risks that require careful precautions.
fromThe Hacker News
1 month agoAndroid Droppers Now Deliver SMS Stealers and Spyware, Not Just Banking Trojans
The Dutch mobile security firm said the change is driven by recent security protections that Google has piloted in select markets like Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, and India to block sideloading of potentially suspicious apps requesting dangerous permissions like SMS messages and accessibility services, a heavily abused setting to carry out malicious actions on Android devices. "Google Play Protect's defences, particularly the targeted Pilot Program, are increasingly effective at stopping risky apps before they run," the company said. "Second, actors want to future-proof their operations."
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fromTechCrunch
1 month agoGoogle will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store | TechCrunch
Google will require identity verification for developers distributing apps on certified Android devices beyond the Play Store, with phased rollout beginning March 2026.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoAustralians may soon be able to download iPhone apps from outside Apple App Store under federal proposal
Australians may soon download apps outside the Apple App Store, potentially avoiding extra charges.
The Australian government is proposing to combat Apple's app practices and promote competition.
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