All articles tagged with #app verification
Originally Published 2 months ago — by theregister.com
Google is relaxing some of its recent rules for Android app developers, allowing experienced users to sideload unverified apps with warnings, and is working on a simplified registration process for hobbyists and students, though full implementation is still pending.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Mashable
Google is ending the ability to sideload unverified apps on Android devices to enhance security and ensure all app developers are verified, marking a shift away from a key feature that distinguished Android from iOS.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Time Extension
Google plans to implement strict verification policies for app developers in several countries starting in 2026, which could significantly hinder Android emulation and the retro gaming community by making it harder to sideload unverified apps and potentially shutting down emulators that operate outside the Google Play Store. This move towards a more closed Android ecosystem threatens the open platform that has supported emulation and retro gaming growth.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Engadget
Google will require developers to verify their identity to enable sideloading of unverified Android apps, aiming to reduce malware from internet sources. The verification process, similar to an ID check, will be implemented starting late 2026 in select countries with a global rollout planned later.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ars Technica
Google will start blocking the installation of unverified Android apps on certified devices from 2026, requiring developers to verify their identities through a new console, as part of broader changes influenced by antitrust rulings and efforts to enhance security, potentially impacting app distribution and user choice.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google will require developer verification for all Android app installations, including sideloading, starting in 2026 to combat malware and scams, with phased regional implementation and a new developer verification process.