Google has announced that it will require all apps to verify their identity in order to reduce the risk of accidentally installing malware on devices. Android allows ...

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 will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store. Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their ...

In an open letter to Google and the Android developer community, Keep Android Open argues that the new policy threatens ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want them to ...

Google is requiring developers to verify their identity before their apps hit your phone. This kicks in September 2026, starting with Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, where shady apps have ...

Google is changing how apps are installed on Android. A new policy could reshape sideloading, developer fees, and app store competition.