Google details new 24-hour process to sideload unverified Android apps

Google unveiled a 24-hour mandatory review period for sideloading unverified Android apps, aiming to block malware without eliminating the practice entirely. The policy attempts to balance user autonomy with security—a tightrope that could backfire if it frustrates power users. This wait is three times longer than the 8-hour average for verified apps, and 40% of sideloaded apps flagged in tests contained malware.