Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock!

Google is fundamentally changing how sideloading works on Android, especially for apps from unverified developers. Here's are the new rules.
Network World

Is RIM blocking side-loading of apps on the PlayBook or not?

A casual tweet sparks controversy and confusion over whether BlackBerry PlayBook users will be able to side-load apps apart from RIM’s online store. A followup blog post doesn’t bring much more ...
Hosted on MSN

Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

Google will soon require every Android app developer—not just those on the Play Store—to verify their identity as it rolls out its new Android Developer Verification program. Google's goal is to ...
Android Police

Google puts a shocking number on the risk of sideloading Android apps

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.
Ars Technica

Android now allows apps to block sideloading and push a Google Play version

I know you're going to downvote me but serious question. Why are people side loading apps that are in the app store? I've sideloaded rippers that would never be approved but if it's in the app store ...
The Business Journals

Google sued for antitrust, pre-loading apps onto Android

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Google Inc. preserves an illegal monopoly on Internet and ...
ExtremeTech

Google Introduces New Android Verification Rules, Will Still Let Some Users Side-Load Apps

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