Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities
Google wants to make sideloading Android apps safer by verifying developers’ identities
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- Google will soon verify the identities of developers who distribute Android apps outside the Play Store.
- Developers must submit their information to a new Android Developer Console, increasing their accountability for their apps.
- Rolling out in phases from September 2026, these new verification requirements are aimed at protecting users from malware by making it harder for malicious developers to remain anonymous.