Google’s latest operating system Android 13It looks like it will offer more privacy to smartphone users. According to new information, Google is moving to Android 13. sideloading It will prevent third-party applications installed via the accessibility services from accessing the accessibility services.
For Pixel devices last week Android 13 beta The technology giant is taking steps to strengthen user privacy. With Android 13 beta 1, Google has confirmed that it is planning a few changes to improve the user experience. One of them will be related to sideloading.
Apple CEO warns against this feature: Users are in danger
Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was deeply concerned about sideloading. The CEO outlined the dangers of sideloading apps.
Android 13 restricts sideloading
Sideloading, which was brought up by Apple CEO Tim Cook a while ago, has finally entered Google’s radar. With Android 13, Google has further tightened its accessibility services rules and to apps installed by sideloading took a step back.
Google’s doesn’t completely block sideloading Let’s remind. The software giant leaves it up to users whether to enable accessibility services for third-party apps. According to screenshots from Android 13 beta, the app’s info screen says “Allow restricted settings” option is available.
Actually with the latest Android versions smartphones capture It has become very difficult, but still not impossible. Hackers manage to infiltrate phones, especially through applications. That’s why when installing apps from outside the Google Play Store, many phishing and malware attack being carried out.
Let us remind you that applications downloaded from Google Play, except for third-party applications, do not have the right to use accessibility services. Only applications developed for accessibility (for example, health services) are automatically activated.
What is sideloading If you are wondering, let’s explain briefly: It is tried to download applications from third-party sites other than stores such as Google Play and App Store. most simply Download Android APK We can give an example.
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