Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

namark:

the way that they are gaslighting you here is that in reality developer verification has nothing to do with sideloading restriction. developer verfication helps them fight bad actors in google play

This new developer verification is all about “side loading". They want to restrict installing apps outside the play store to only apps from verified developers.

The gaslighting is that they tell us this is for security and protecting users. But it’s all about control, being able to prevent app distribution. And no, this will not be limited to malware. I’m convinced we will see this being applied to other apps.