Apps can now block sideloading more easily and force downloads through Google Play - eviltoast
The Play Integrity API has made it easier for apps to check whether you installed or bought them from Google Play.
  • doctortran@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Yes they will. This tool would force users to always use the Play Store which would increase the download count on their app, which would help its ranking in the Play Store. Every last single developer is incentivized to use this.

    • accideath@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      On the other hand though, the amount of people who sideload free apps is very small because that’s only really interesting for people with degoogled smartphones.