There’s now an option in developer options called “Apps from unverified developers”. Selecting it gives you the option to start the 24hr timer.
I don’t know when it appeared there, but it’s on every pixel and Samsung phone I own despite the enforcement date still being months away for most markets.
You can also already preemptively go through the opt out flow in developer options. It’s a little annoying but not particularly more than the toggle you already need to flip to enable third party app installers. Once enabled, whenever Google chooses to flip the switch it won’t impact you. I’d never consider using out of date software when it’s ultimately still possible to both install unverified third party software and have the latest software updates.
Far too many apps rely on Google play services for fully disabling it to be an acceptable solution in my opinion.
I wouldn’t really blame the PCP. It’s not as predatory as it sounds at first, especially considering it uses the wording “balloon payment” for one of the options at the end of the term. The horrible value you’d get on a PCP is nearly the same as the depreciation plus interest you’d have on a normal car loan over the same ownership period if you were to sell. Meanwhile traditional leases are far less flexible, often not even offering a buyout option, let alone one at a price guaranteed by contract.
The bad value is in wanting to drive a new vehicle. There’s practically no upside to buying new over used, even if it’s only 30k miles or so on it.
For EV’s specifically people also drastically underestimate the battery lifespan based on early gen Nissan Leaf’s and similar early vehicles lacking a true battery thermal management system. There are excellent deals to be had for 3-4yr old EVs.