Installing unvetted apps on Android will soon require a deliberate exercise in patience.
Google has started rolling out its “advanced flow,” a new verification process that introduces an intentional 24-hour waiting period for users attempting to sideload software from unverified developers. The feature acts as a bridge ahead of Google’s broader enforcement of mandatory developer identity checks on certified Android devices.
The initiative follows Google’s effort to bind app creators to real-world identities, stripping malicious actors of the anonymity often used to spread malware.
“Developer verification links real-world entities with their…
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