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Google Play, sideloaded apps
Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Install These Apps On Your Phone
Do not grant permissions to an app that it should not need: torches and star-gazing apps don’t need access to your contacts and phone. And never grant accessibility permissions that facilitate device control unless you have a need. Once a month, scan through your phone and delete a few of the apps you no longer need or haven’t used in a long time.
Google Play Store gets a new look for installations (APK teardown)
The Google Play Store is changing the look of the installation UI. In our video, you can see what this new UI looks like.
Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead
Enlarge / It's never explained what this collection of app icons quite represents. A disorganized app you tossed together by sideloading? A face that's frowning because it's rolling down a bar held up by app icons? It's weird, but not quite evocative.
Android apps can now force Google Play download, effectively blocking sideloading
Through an updated Google API, Android app developers can now effectively block sideloading and force downloads from the Play Store.
Google Could Soon Block Sideloaded Apps; Dealing a Blow to Android’s Freedom
Google is blocking sideloading via Play Integrity API. Sideloaded apps may refuse to launch and take you to the app page on the Play Store.
Google is making it easier for Android apps to detect and block sideloading
Sideloading apps is going to be get more difficult from now on thanks to Google's updated tools for developers
Google Play Store Deletion—Do Not Keep These Apps On Your Phone
This is critical because Google isn’t deleting apps from phones, and so if you have such low-quality, higher-risk apps on your device then the onus is on you to make an honest assessment and to delete— not just leave in place —those apps that fail the test.
Android 15 further restricts what you can do with sideloaded apps
Back in Android 13, Google introduced a new layer of protection against potentially malicious sideloaded apps by preventing them from accessing features designed for accessibility. However, if the user wanted to,
Android 15's new sideloading restrictions spare Google Play and third-party app stores
Android 15 expands restrictions on sensitive permissions for sideloaded apps, excluding those from the Play Store or compliant third-party stores. Google aims to align with the EUs DMA by ensuring third-party app stores are as functional and secure as the Play Store.
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Chevrolet trucks and SUVs with Google Maps will cost an extra $300 per year
Choosing not to pay for OnStar will result in the loss of access to certain features. These include the Google Play app store ...
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The 5 best note-taking apps to use instead of Google Keep
Google Keep is a go-to option for taking quick notes and creating lists on Android phones. Still, its limitations become ...
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Android's lock screen widgets feature doesn't play nicely with third-party launchers
Android 15 QPR1 lets you add widgets to the lock screen on the Pixel Tablet, but it currently only works if you use the stock ...
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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to ...
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Google’s New Pixel Upgrade—Release Date Is Just 4 Weeks Away
After much speculation and delay, the date when Google’s game-changing Pixel upgrade hits phones around the world now seems ...
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AI? New jobs? California’s local news deal with Google leaves lots of unanswered questions
Weeks after California announced a $250 million public-private partnership with Google to fund local news outlets and develop ...
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Google TV Streamer review: Chromecast hits the awkward pre-teen years
Google TV Streamer builds on the long legacy of Chromecast with a device that's set to forge the way for the next several years, at least.
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