Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Google went back to the drawing board on its plans to limit sideloading, implementing a new system that looks to strike a balance between security and openness.

While Google is restricting app downloads from sources other than the Google Play Store, the company will allow sideloading ...

Chrome for Android and iOS doesn't just have to be a mobile companion for Chrome desktop. Use these hacks to add some desktop ...

It’s no secret that Google really doesn’t like it that people are installing Android applications from any other source than ...

Google is planning big changes for Android in 2026 aimed at combating malware across the entire device ecosystem. Starting in ...