Google’s sideloading crackdown could blunt some eReaders’ edge
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s latest app requirement may soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. The change could impact readers who rely on sideloaded apps on their Android-based eReaders. The new requirement will begin rolling out in September 2026. Google’s latest app requirement claims to protect users, but feels more like a move for greater control. In accordance with the “developer verification requirement,” developers will need to confirm t