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Android@lemdro.idEnglish · 1 month ago

Android will let ‘experienced users’ sideload unverified apps as Google makes case for verification

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Android@lemdro.idEnglish · 1 month ago

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In August, Google announced that it will require developer verification to install Android apps, including through sideloading. That’s continuing, but Google is working on a solution for “experienced users.”

Seems the pressure is working.

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How generous of them that we’re allowed to install software on our mobile computers that we own.
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    That’s technically how it works already, at least in theory. But we all know that’s 100% bullshit.

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