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Sideloading Android apps will become such a hassle that the practice will effectively die.
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% to 30%.