Google Tightens Android Sideloading, Sparking Debate on Privacy vs. Freedom
2025-06-05
Google has implemented new restrictions on sideloading Android apps in Singapore, citing security concerns. This blocks the installation of apps requesting sensitive permissions if downloaded outside the Play Store. While aimed at preventing fraud and malware, critics argue it strengthens Google's app distribution monopoly, limiting user freedom and innovation. In contrast, Purism offers Librem phones running PureOS, a privacy-focused OS emphasizing user autonomy and data sovereignty, providing an alternative to Big Tech's surveillance capitalism.
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