New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- Google has decided to ease up on its sideloading restrictions after facing a lot of criticism from Android enthusiasts and developers. The original plan was to block apps from unverified developers starting next year, and many users feared that it would make it much harder to sideload apps on future Android versions. Now, Google is taking a step back and offering a way for experienced users to keep sideloading apps if they are willing to accept the risks involved.

Google is now working on an "advanced flow" for experienced users who want to take the risk of installing unverified apps. This new option will let these users bypass the strict safety checks but with warnings about potential dangers ahead. Google is also ...