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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 20 days ago

Google plans to begin verifying the identity of all developers who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store, starting September 2026

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Google plans to begin verifying the identity of all developers who distribute apps on Android, even if it's outside the Play Store, starting September 2026

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 20 days ago

A new layer of security for certified Android devices

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Starting in 2026 and in select countries first, Android apps must be registered to a verified developer in order to be installed.

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/36316138

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and how do you explain that to your family? you got off youtube, but they won’t be happy.
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  Cold Turkey. Screw Google!

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