12mo ago

Android users in S’pore to be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

www.straitstimes.com Android users in S’pore to be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

An update will progressively arrive on all Android users’ devices and will be enabled by default through Google Play protect. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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12mo ago

Android users in S’pore to be blocked from installing unverified apps as part of anti-scam trial

www.straitstimes.com /tech/android-users-in-s-pore-to-be-blocked-from-sideloading-as-part-of-anti-scam-trial

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So...what does this mean for those who have F-Droid or Aurora Store installed on their phones? Will apps from those stores be considered "unverified" by Google's standards?
- Just a few days ago a friend showed me that play protect has marked Yet Another Call Blocker from F-droid as malicious on their phone.
- It seems to only be specific apps with very specific permissions like call logs or SMS.
- I recon aurora store should still work since it's providing the playstore stuff, just a bit more privacy friendly afaik.