Google's Developer Verification mandates real-identity registration for app developers starting September 2026 on certified Android devices 📱.
F-Droid, EFF, and FSF warn it threatens open-source repos, centralizes Google control, and endangers developer privacy 🔒.
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/android-developer-verification/
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