Google Introduces 24-Hour Wait for Sideloading Unverified Android Apps

Google announced a new "advanced flow" for Android sideloading that imposes a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before installing apps from unverified developers. The change aims to reduce malware and scams while maintaining platform openness. This update follows a developer verification mandate introduced by Google last year, requiring all Android apps to be registered by verified developers. The policy applies specifically to apps sideloaded outside the official Google Play Store. No specific technical implementation details or enforcement dates beyond "Thursday" were provided.