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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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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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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.
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    Also @[email protected], there’s Molly, an alternative signal client.

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      Thanks, didn’t know that existed.
      Although their website is inaccurate, as it seems not to be available on f-droid.

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        It is. Follow these instructions. It adds an F-Droid repository with the applications

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