We have the European Union to thank for some of the most user-friendly legislation in the tech industry as of late. It made websites adopt GDPR data privacy laws, and it's forcing Apple to switch to ...

There are a handful of pros to getting access to alternative app stores and side-loading on iPhone, but way more cons — especially for tech support. The magic of Apple's single App Store approach has ...

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 ...

Faced with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) going into effect in March, Apple has announced that it is now allowing app sideloading in the EU, effective with the beta version of iOS 17.4 ...

New code in the Play Store reportedly highlights how Google might be guiding users about the risks of sideloading apps.

Android users have been sideloading apps for a very long time. What is sideloading? Essentially, it's the ability to install third-party applications from outside the built-in app store (such as the ...

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...