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Google's New Feature Threatens Privacy & Freedom!

Surveillance Report

CHAPTER

Restrictions on Sideloading: Implications for Android Users

This chapter explores a recent change in Android app policies that limits users' ability to sideload applications in favor of the Google Play version, driven by the Play Integrity API. While aimed at enhancing security against malware, this update raises concerns over the freedoms of experienced users relying on alternative app sources.

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