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 ...
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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, ...

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.

I love Google Messages' real-time location sharing. Here's how to use it on Android

After years of waiting, you can finally share your real-time location in Google Messages. Here's how it works!
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Google Is Rolling Out Live Location Sharing To Messages App

Part of Google's general March 2026 update is the ability to share your live location directly inside the Messages app. It was previously on the beta app, specifically version ...

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.