Google will still let you sideload apps, but there’s a catch now

Google says sideloading isn't going away, but a new multi-step "advanced flow" will make installing unverified apps slower and more secure.

Google AI Studio 2.0 Update Adds Antigravity Full-Stack Coding

Google AI Studio 2.0 becomes a full-stack IDE with the Antigravity coding agent that remembers project structure across sessions for faster feature builds.
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Certified Android devices won’t let users sideload APK app files anymore, or at least it won’t be straightforward

Google won't allow people to (easily) sideload apps through APK files on certified Android devices starting in September 2026. It will still be possible, ...