Google Chrome could soon be less annoying when downloading APKs
Chrome is preparing to no longer show the "file might be harmful" warning when downloading APKs, but only if Google Play Protect is enabled.
This not only makes sideloading APKs slightly less annoying when using Google Chrome but also reduces the number of steps it takes to sideload an app on Android.
Full details can be found in this article on Android Authority: https://www.androidauthority.com/google-chrome-downloading-apks-3465272/
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