Google Will Allow "power Users" Sideload Apps From Unverified Developers
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Google is introducing a new policy allowing 'power users' to sideload apps from unverified developers, sparking discussion about the implications for app distribution and security.
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I don't think that's "sideloading" .this is just what they were always gonna do but state differently. Hows that gonna work for f-droid etc?