Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store (techcrunch.com)

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Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

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[-] CameronDev@programming.dev 16 points 1 year ago

These assholes deleted my verified play store account because my app s didn't need updates. They really are trying to build a closed trash heap.

[-] pimento64@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 year ago

Actually Google you shall not, try and stop me

[-] throws_lemy 5 points 1 year ago

Another excuses from goolag to create their walled garden on Android OS. That means it will be more difficult to install .apk from f-droid or from other sources.

We desperately need a real open source mobile OS.

[-] Sxan@piefed.zip 4 points 1 year ago

Or else what?

[-] epicshepich@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

Is this likely to impact Graphene OS?

[-] tranquil_cassowary@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

It won’t apply to GrapheneOS. It only applies to certified OSes and GrapheneOS is not certified because it doesn’t license Google Mobile Services.

[-] Manifish_Destiny@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Lol continue to get fucked, google.

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