![]() User securityĪpple says this makes iOS more secure because it protects users from malicious content. That's known as sideloading and unless you're a developer who pays a yearly fee to Apple and uses Apple-approved development software, it's not really possible on an iPhone or iPad. You might have to jump through a hoop or two to make it happen, but the method that allows it is built into the software that powers your device. On Android phones (as well as computers running other operating systems like Windows, macOS, or even Chrome) there are also mechanisms in place that let you download apps from somewhere else and manually install them. You open it, pick an app, tap a button and everything just works. ![]() On Android, it's called Google Play and on the iPhone, it's called the App Store. Your phone, whether it be an Android phone or an iPhone, comes with a program whose only purpose is to find, download, and install other apps. ![]() Sideloading is when you download an app from somewhere and install it manually. ![]() It's a pretty easy-to-understand concept. (Image credit: Nick Sutrich / Android Central) ![]()
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