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Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration
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Google confirmed that from 2026 onwards it will implement new policies that will change the way users install apps on Android.
Google’s New Developer Verification Sparks Fears of Centralized Control and Censorship on Android
As Google pushes ahead with its new “Android Developer Verifier,” the company insists that sideloading — one of Android’s most cherished freedoms — is not going away. But with every new disclosure, that assurance feels increasingly hollow. According to Ars Tecnica, the upcoming Android 16 release will introduce a verification system that critics say could […] The post Google’s New Developer Verification Sparks Fears of Centralized Control and Ce…
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