TheTearMiser2d ago

Google is requiring mandatory developer verification for all Android apps in 2026

https://lemmy.world/post/44539208

Show threadJackbyDev1d ago
I thought they just rolled this back?
Show threaddogs0n1d ago

As far as I’m aware, there’s only the advanced flow thing that is mentioned in this post?

If that’s the only solution, I wouldn’t call that “rolling back.”

Show threadJackbyDev
For a while they were completely removing the ability to install unsigned apps altogether. So continuing to allow it albeit with more steps is indeed stepping back somewhat from what their plans were.
Mar 22 at 4:37amWeb
Show threaddogs0n16h ago

Rolling back usually means to revert it fully.

The advanced flow (which includes a 24hr wait time) is not rolling back and I wouldn’t call it stepping back either. It’s obviously designed to kedp friction high so thst no one even bothers with freedom and privacy protecting apps that dont want to or can’t go through googles verification process.

This isn’t what you think it is… it’s barely conceding when the friction remains this high.

Show threadJackbyDev16h ago
You’re being overly pedantic about my word choice instead of actually just discussing this without trying to be condescending and one up people. Online discussions are conversations, not competitions.