Google wants to make sideloading safer on Android by verifiying the identities of developers who distribute apps outside the Play Store.
  • Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store.
  • Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps.
  • Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it harder for malicious developers to remain anonymous.
  • solariplex@slrpnk.net
    11·
    1 month ago

    This will make it more difficult and dangerous to make and publish the apps needed by people who work against oppressive regimes and cynical businesses. Bad megacorp, Google

  • mindbleach@sh.itjust.works
    7·
    1 month ago

    Google gets no say outside their monopoly store. That’s the whole goddamn point of “sideloading.” It’s people treating their pocket computer like they own it.

    Fuck entirely off.

  • ZikejiEnglish
    6·
    1 month ago

    If they really cared they’d just have some big warning if the all is from an “unverified” developer. It’s all about control.