Google to require developer verification to install and sideload Android apps

Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by rpdillon on Monday August 25, 2025 @08:13PM (#45020762)

If I can't run F-Droid and termux and all that, I have no need for Android supposed freedom. I'll just use an iPhone (it would be the first time!), minimize my use of mobile platforms to the maximum extent I can and stick with Linux laptops.

I'm currently researching Android alternatives, including Librem and Jolla C2, and I'm skeptical that those will be compelling. It's just so sad.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by nine_k on Monday August 25, 2025 @09:13PM (#45021134)

I suspect that many developers publishing on F-Droid, and the F-Droid itself, may obtain registration, and continue to be available, termux and all.

But not every developer, of course, would agree to register.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by notrealyme123 on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @01:03AM (#45022446)

There are so many apps which just work and don't need updates.

All of those will disappear also on F-Droid because of that.

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Re:Google to require developer verification to install and s... by Hackbraten on Tuesday August 26, 2025 @02:15AM (#45022876)

I’ve been daily driving a Librem 5 for two years. It’s not compelling, but I’m surprised at how little all those tiny inconveniences matter in the long run.

I think we tend to underestimate our ability to get used to stuff.

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