The new Android developer verification requirement starting in 2026 means that all apps installed on certified Android devices will have to come from verified developers who have undergone identity verification with Google. This move is intended to increase app safety measures by confirming develope…

That a lot of repositories impacted… Also, anybody worried about the rise of so-called “Passkeys”? Because I don’t think Passkeys are the solution to security…Since that ties them to an account, and mostly big corporations like Google, Meta & Apple have them, which is a serious security & privacy c…

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For one: Screw security, if my rights & privacy are violated, I refuse to update, simple as that. I also hate Material 3 since it’s Google slop. Second: ArceusLand has numerous laws that would tear Google apart from the serious fines it would have to pay, firstly the ArceusLand Online Safety & Priv…

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Well, we should also find a way to reduce Google’s revenue. If we can force Google to waste money or make them earn less, they’ll likely feel the pressure of the community.

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Well I wasn’t expecting that.

[The Epstein Class Wants To Spy On Your Phone...] Please don’t remove this, but…Google Developer Verification is now the LEAST of our concerns…They’re going to try and completely lock out devices until people surrender their IDs! This means that devices will no longer function until you…

[image] :rofl: On: Google details when Android's new sideloading changes will start affecting users

Honestly, the Age Verification lock is more pressing.

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

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