A casual tweet sparks controversy and confusion over whether BlackBerry PlayBook users will be able to side-load apps apart from RIM’s online store. A followup blog post doesn’t bring much more ...

Android users who source their apps from locations other than Google's Play Store are used to side-loading APK files. That ...

Google says Android will retain its side-loading capabilities; however, it won't be without a new "advanced flow" for power-users. Through this, users will need to activate developer mode on their ...

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 ...

I know you're going to downvote me but serious question. Why are people side loading apps that are in the app store? I've sideloaded rippers that would never be approved but if it's in the app store ...

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Apple has warned its support staff to avoid talking to customers about the possibility of side-loading and third-party app storefronts arriving in non-EU countries. In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter ...

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

The latest APK teardown of the Google Play Protect app has revealed a temporary pause button that could venture soon. Users who side-load apps and generally turn off Play Protect to do so can now have ...