Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

Android will block users from sideloading apps made by unverified developers next year, but we may have found a workaround.

Google plans to begin requiring developer verification for all sideloading of APK app files on Android - here's what that ...

Once a user gives the app access to his device, an APK (Android application package) installs itself and asks for administrator privileges.

How does "Ewind" work? Hackers download a legitimate app, deconstruct its source code, add deceptive malware or adware like "Ewind," then repackage the Android application package (APK).

Sideloaders face ID checks, fees, and paperwork as Chocolate Factory tightens gates Google will extend developer verification ...

As a result, Android users are as free to purchase from Amazon 's app store, their phone maker's app store, or even downloading the app and installing it as an Android Application Package file.