Amazon to Block Sideloaded Piracy Apps on Fire TV Devices
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Summary
Amazon will begin blocking sideloaded apps on Fire TV devices that provide access to pirated content, marking the first time the company has actively restricted users from accessing pirated material on these devices. This move represents a shift from Amazon's previous app blocking practices, which focused on preventing custom launchers or malicious apps, and is primarily aimed at aiding copyright holders in combating piracy.
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While Amazon has a long history of blacklisting apps, it has previously done so only to stop users from bypassing its Fire TV home screen with custom launchers or to prevent malicious apps.
In a new first for the company, Amazon will begin blocking sideloaded apps on Fire TV devices that are determined to provide access to pirated content.
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