- 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.
Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-developer-verification-requirements-3590911/
3 Comments
Stillwater@sh.itjust.works · 18 pts · 345d
Blatant shill article
Part4@infosec.pub · 12 pts · 345d
solariplex@slrpnk.net · 9 pts · 345d
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
Zikeji@programming.dev · 7 pts · 345d
If they really cared they'd just have some big warning if the all is from an "unverified" developer. It's all about control.