Google to block sideloading of apps from unverified developers on Android devices from next year: All you need to know

Google is bringing a contentious new reform to the way apps are installed on Android devices, set to take effect next year. The tech giant has long been known for offering users the freedom to customise their experience, something that distinguishes it from the walled gardens of Apple. However, that flexibility has slowly faded in the last few years, and the upcoming changes could perhaps be the biggest shift yet. 

Google is now bringing in a developer verification programme under which all Android developers will have to be verified by Google in…