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Pro to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 13 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

android-developers.googleblog.com

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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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  • @cryptix@discuss.tchncs.de
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    Without play service this won’t get enforced right? Or will graphine os be affected? Its an monopoly power play anyways.

    • @shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip
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      8•12 days ago

      Now, any device without Google Play Services will be totally unaffected. Any device with Google Play Services will be fucked.

      • @Scrollone@feddit.it
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        1•12 days ago

        I regret buying a Pixel.

        • @shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip
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          12•12 days ago

          GrapheneOS

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