Google will allow only apps from verified developers to be installed on Android
kotaKat Monday, August 25, 2025
Also https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/google-will-require-develo... (from merged thread)
Official announcement 1: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-...
Official announcement 2: https://developer.android.com/developer-verification
Play Console Help: https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answ...
Summary
Google is launching a new developer verification program for Android apps, aiming to improve the security and trustworthiness of the Google Play ecosystem. The program will require developers to go through a verification process to ensure they are legitimate and their apps meet certain standards before being published on the Play Store.
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