A casual tweet sparks controversy and confusion over whether BlackBerry PlayBook users will be able to side-load apps apart from RIM’s online store. A followup blog post doesn’t bring much more ...

Apple won't be introducing many features in iOS 17, a report claims, but it will be putting in elements to enable the side-loading of apps. June's WWDC will feature Apple's annual updates to its main ...

If a new report is correct, Apple still plans on doing some form of iPhone app review and charge developers for sideloaded apps in the European Union, but the details aren't fully clear. A report on ...

I know you're going to downvote me but serious question. Why are people side loading apps that are in the app store? I've sideloaded rippers that would never be approved but if it's in the app store ...

As you may know, the EU has been twisting Apple’s arm urging it to open up iOS to third-party app stores. Recently, Apple acquiesced, and, starting Thursday, developers can add their own app stores to ...

Google has officially revealed full details of its newest flagship phone lineup: the Pixel 9 series. For the first time, Google is offering the higher-end "Pro" model in two sizes: regular, with a 6.3 ...

Google will soon require every Android app developer—not just those on the Play Store—to verify their identity as it rolls out its new Android Developer Verification program. Google's goal is to ...

Terms of Google’s settlement with Epic have emerged, with third-party billing and side-loading of apps being made more convenient for the user. Image Credit: Peter Holden/TalkAndroid Editorial Note: ...

One of the key differences between the iOS and Android operating systems lies in their approach to app installation. Android has always embraced sideloading, allowing users to install apps from ...

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