Google’s new developer ID rule may tighten Android security — or end its open-source freedom. Here’s what’s at stake.

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

Google argues that the Android Developer Verification program isn't meant to put an end to sideloading but instead will help ...

An Android SDK update raises questions about the impact of developer verification on users' ability to sideload apps when offline.

Despite Google's best efforts, and the many fail-safes in place protecting users, Android fans need to know the telltale ...

Google is developing another Linux terminal app. The app runs a full Debian environment. Developers will be able to build Android apps on device. For some time, Android has had access to a terminal ...

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

Google Play regularly gets new features, but they typically do not impact the Android ecosystem broadly, just customers who use these services. Now, Google is making a major change to how apps are ...

The creators of the alternative app store F-Droid say that the new developer review rules would make Google the gatekeeper ...

A global rollout of the policy is planned from 2027 onward. Developers must provide personal details and may need to submit a government ID. Change mainly impacts those distributing apps outside ...