Uk.Pcmag Google's New Developer Verification Policy Sparks Controversy Over Sideloading Restrictions
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Google is set to implement a new Android developer verification policy next year to enhance app publishing security on its Play Store. This policy follows an August report indicating that sideloaded apps had significantly higher malware rates. In response, a campaign called 'Keep Android Open' has emerged, opposing these restrictions and advocating for developers' rights to distribute software freely.
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