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Google gives Android users a way to install unverified apps if they worked hard for it(including waiting 24 hours)
(android-developers.googleblog.com)
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this post was submitted on 19 Mar 2026
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That's already the case. The new thing is that they want developers to share their ID to have their apps be installable on Android in the first place, even if they don't use the Play Store.
I wonder if this is a direct result of apps like ICE watch or ones that track billionaire planes and stuff