Google says sideloading will remain on Android under new developer verification rules, but concerns persist for indie app ...

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

F-Droid has warned against Google's new developer verification rules, saying they could kill sideloading and alternative app stores.

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One of Android’s defining traits has always been freedom—the ability to install apps from anywhere, not just Google Play. But ...