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Google's new sideloading rules for Android ignore the Play Store's own malware problem, undermining its commitment to ...

Google is building higher fences around its Play Store, as the fast and loose world of sideloading comes under increasing pressure. If Android is to narrow the security gap to iPhone, then this is a ...

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Google Play Store is getting updated with a new “You” tab. The tab brings an organized feed of your progress and achievements from different games and apps. With ...

Using a third-party app store alternative to Google Play will soon become easier through a new Registered App Store program. It’s an optional title for app and game storefronts that helps them become ...

Sideloading is the Android TV feature you are not using.

Amazon Fire tablets lack the Play Store, but they do support sideloading apps. Using Fire Toolbox you can easily install the Play Store for more app options. Even with the Play Store addition, Fire OS ...