Google's big Android sideloading crackdown has a 24-hour catch - how the new limits work

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Google claims the move will make Android safer. Sideloading from unverified developers will involve a five-step process. There will also be a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period. For years, one of the clearest differences between Android and iOS has revolved around who has ultimate control over the hardware. Apple has always maintained that a closed ecosystem is the only way to keep users safe. Coincidentally, that closed ecosystem has also been good for Apple's bottom line because it's easy to grab a chunk of most digital sales on the platform. Buy a movie or pay for an app subscription, and Apple gets a commission of between 15%…