India, Nov. 13 -- Google is preparing to roll out a new feature for Android that gives "experienced users" more control over app installations, particularly when it comes to sideloading apps from outside the Play Store. The update comes as part of Google's broader developer verification initiative, first announced in August, which aims to strengthen Android's defences against scams and malware.

Under the upcoming system, Google will continue to require developers to verify their identity before users can install their apps, even when sideloading. However, in response to feedback from developers and advanced users, the company is now building an "advanced flow" that lets experienced users bypass verification warnings after acknowledging t...