This fundamental Android feature is 'absolutely not' going away, says Google - but it is changing

About a month ago, Google announced that the rules around sideloading apps -- the ability to install apps from unverified developers, bypassing Google's Play Store -- onto Android devices were set to ...

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 ...

Google tries to justify Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions

First and foremost, Google clarifies that it is not killing or doing away with sideloading on Android with this move. Instead ...

How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why you should ASAP

Unencrypted DNS requests can reveal your browsing activity, but Android's Private DNS mode helps keep it private. Here's how to turn it on.
Opinion

I've been an Android user for almost 15 years — and Google's sideloading changes are pushing me back to iPhone

Google wants to make sweeping changes to sideloading on Android, and it seems very Apple-inspired. Frankly, I think it would be a disaster that makes me reconsider what phones I buy.
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and M36 5G now getting One UI 8 stable update

Samsung has started rolling out the stable Android 16 based One UI 8 update for Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy M36 5G. Here are all ...