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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store
Google will ask all Android developers to verify their identity starting next year.
Google says this will help to cut down on bad actors who hide their identity to distribute malware, commit financial fraud, or steal users’ personal data. Initially, Google will allow interested developers to sign up for early access starting in October 2025 to test the system and provide feedback. By September 2026, any app installed on an Android device in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will have to meet the new requirements.
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