Google Unveils New Process For Installing Unverified Android Apps

Hackaday·Mar 20

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Google has introduced a new process for installing unverified android apps, which includes a waiting period. The wait is reportedly 24 hours, although the exact timing and details of the process are not universally agreed upon. The new process appears to be intended to protect against scams and malware, but its exact launch timeline is unclear.

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