Fake Google security page can turn your browser into a spying tool

Security researchers say a phishing scam impersonates Google to install malware that steals 2FA codes, tracks location and ...

Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Google adds ‘Advanced Flow’ for safe APK sideloading on Android

Google has announced a new mechanism in Android called Advanced Flow that will allow sideloading APKs from unverified developers for power users in a more secure way.
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Google May Frustrate Android Power Users With New Hurdles To Unverified APK Sideloading

Google has announced a structural shift in how Android handles the installation of apps from outside the official Play Store. While the ...
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Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...

I don't recognize the Android I fell in love with anymore

Android has shifted under our eyes over the last 18 years, from open and free to dozens of obstacles and restrictions. Was it ...

8 Cool Home Depot Finds To Add To Your Smart Home Gadget Collection

Smart home technologies are as accessible as ever, and cheaper than you may think. Home Depot offers several gadgets that ...

An early contender for movie of the year

I also have for you a must-see movie for the weekend, a couple of fun new ways to play with AI, a piece of delightfully ...

Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder

Google has confirmed that Android will not retire app sideloading, but the company is implementing measures that make the ...