Sideloading apps on Android 16 QPR2 has a much nicer-looking UI

Google has redesigned the sideloading UI in Android 16 QPR2 to have a more modern, Material 3 Expressive design. Here's what ...
Neowin

Android Advanced Protection now limits non-Play Store app installs

Google has announced some changes to its Advanced Protection which is available for those wanting a bit more security on their devices. The changes include automatically turning on Google Play Protect ...
Android Authority

Android 16 might better protect your data with its Advanced Protection Mode

Android 16 is preparing to add a new Android Advanced Protection Mode service. This service lets users enroll their device into Advanced Protection Mode via Settings. Apps can check if you’re enrolled ...
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Google Adds Advanced Sideloading Path for Expert Android Users

A striking statistic underlines the stakes: users who sideload apps are 80% more likely to have malware on their devices than those who stick to official app stores. That risk profile is central to ...
Android Police

Android 16 to integrate Advanced Protection features

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 could come with new Advanced Protection options. Google's Advanced Protection Program is a suite of optional ...
Lifehacker

Here’s Who Needs Android’s New Advanced Security Protection (and Who Probably Doesn’t)

Android users got a whole host of security and privacy upgrades with the release of Android 16, including expanded in-call scam protection, live threat detection for malicious apps, and more. These ...