Google CEO Pichai advised Android users not to side-upload applications, saying it was very dangerous

CTOnews.com November 19 news, a big difference between iOS and Android is that the latter supports the installation of applications from third-party channels (that is, "side loads").

However, Google doesn't seem to want people to install apps from other app stores. Google is in a legal battle with Epic Store, and Sandal Pichai, the company's chief executive, testified on November 14.

In his testimony, Pichai was asked a number of questions, and he mentioned his views on side-loaded apps. "We don't want you to destroy your phone completely," Pichai said. "it can install malware on your phone, which can seriously endanger your security."

CTOnews.com noted that Google recently started scanning apps side-loaded on Android devices through the Play Protect feature.

It is worth mentioning that the EU DMA (Digital Market Act) may force Apple to allow side loading. Considering that Apple has just agreed to support rich communications services (RCS) on iPhone next year, it is not impossible for iOS to support side loading.