Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android.

Speaking during the opening keynote at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2025, Amon and Google's SVP of Devices and Services, Rick Osterloh, spoke about what the future of ...

Google will restrict sideloading with developer verification. The move mirrors Apple's long-standing security approach. Android loses one of its last big differences from iOS. For years, one of the ...

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Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...

Google is bringing a contentious new reform to the way apps are installed on Android devices, set to take effect next year. The tech giant has long been known for offering users the freedom to ...

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, ...

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