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Android won't kill sideloading after all, but new verification rules will make it harder (www.techspot.com)
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[–] UnbrokenTaco@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think whatever is required for third party apps and stores should also be required for play store. No special treatment for their own files.

Eg: "Warning: Are you sure you trust GooglePlayStore.apk? This software might be harmful."

I reckon that Google would magically get the messaging exactly right with that requirement.