Google is rolling out a new process for installing unverified Android apps, replacing the old 'allow unknown sources' toggle. Users must now navigate to Developer Options, enable 'Allow Unverified Packages', and wait through a 24-hour security delay after a device restart before the setting activates. Free developer accounts are capped at 20 device installs; beyond that, a $25 fee and government ID are required. Critics argue the measures will harm third-party app stores and indie developers while doing little to stop scammers, who can simply purchase verified developer accounts.
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