Android Authority

Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play

The Google Play Integrity API lets apps check whether your account is “unlicensed,” meaning you didn’t install or buy the app from Google Play. More importantly, the app can then show a remediation ...
Kamil Anwar on MSN

How to Pass Strong Device & Play Integrity on Any Android?

Google’s Play Integrity API is a service that verifies the integrity of an app’s code and the hardware it is running on to ...
Android Authority

Apps can now better protect your data by making you close potentially risky apps

The Google Play Integrity API has been updated with a new feature called app access risk. App access risk detects whether there are other apps running on the device that might be capturing the screen ...
Android Police

Google is making it easier for Android apps to detect and block sideloading

Timi is a news and deals writer who's been reporting on technology for over a decade. He loves breaking down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that keep you informed. But his recent passion ...
Android Police

Banking apps can now require recent Android security updates

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...
Ars Technica

Android apps are blocking sideloading and forcing Google Play versions instead

You might sideload an Android app, or manually install its APK package, if you’re using a custom version of Android that doesn’t include Google’s Play Store ...