"Verified Developers" are coming to Google Play.
Yes, this even applies to sideloading applications. Yes, sideloading will still technically be allowed, but only if the app comes from a verified developer.
Sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on certified Android devices/OS, regardless of how you obtain the APK.
It seems the only way to install apps from @Zapstore in the future might be to run a custom ROM such as Graphene, etc.
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html
Yes, this even applies to sideloading applications. Yes, sideloading will still technically be allowed, but only if the app comes from a verified developer.
Sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on certified Android devices/OS, regardless of how you obtain the APK.
It seems the only way to install apps from @Zapstore in the future might be to run a custom ROM such as Graphene, etc.
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html
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