If you’re upgrading to Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick HD, you’ll lose one notable perk: the ability to sideload apps.
As Cord Cutters News reports, some shoppers are seeing a warning on the product page for the newest streamer that says: “For enhanced security, this device prevents sideloading or installing apps from unknown sources. Only apps from the Amazon Appstore are available for download.”
It’s not showing up for everyone; we’re not seeing it on our own Amazon account. However, it…

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