Android app sideloading is about to completely change (again), and I'm worried

The rules and procedures for sideloading apps onto Google's Android operating system are soon to noticeably change, ...
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Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that ...