Google: "Based on this feedback and our ongoing conversations with the community, we are building a new advanced flow that allows experienced users to accept the risks of installing software that isn't verified. We are designing this flow specifically to resist coercion, ensuring that users aren't tricked into bypassing these safety checks while under pressure from a scammer. It will also include clear warnings to ensure users fully understand the risks involved, but ultimately, it puts the choice in their hands."
Thank god. I would've ditched Android for good if this went through, and while it sounds like it would be annoying for casual users to enable unverified apps, at least we can still install them.
The biggest problem are the banking apps. If you're standing at checkout and your payment app says
"Unverified apps have been detected on your phone. Please uninstall and try again."
99% of people will delete FDroid and never sideload anything ever again.
With every credit card in existence, supporting Tap to pay these days. We have a pretty decent alternative.