Google to add extra layer of protection when installing sketchy apps (APK teardown)

Google is working on a feature that will require you to enter a PIN or submit biometric authentication before installing an APK.

TL;DR

Google is adding an additional layer of security when installing an APK or updating an app through an APK.
A PIN or biometric authentication will now be required in certain cases.
This will be the case for APKs that Google thinks are malicious or didn’t come from the Play Store.

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I see they're looking to kill F-Droid.
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It's a good thing nothing malicious comes from the Play Store... we are totally safe...
I hope it is optional. Otherwise it makes sideloading more cumbersome for power users.
- If it is a feature of play protect then you should still be able to opt out of it.
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Oh well.. interesting to see how this slides further down. Might be the push Linux phones need. I think my current phone will be the last android I will have
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  And decent hardware, working out of the box and plenty of other thing I assume..

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