Starting September 2026, Google will require every Android app developer to register centrally, provide government ID, and submit signing key evidence
2026-05-16 18:44 UTC
Starting September 2026, Google will require every Android app developer to register centrally, provide government ID, and submit signing key evidence. Apps from unregistered developers will be blocked on all certified devices worldwide. This threatens F-Droid, open-source distribution, and user autonomy. @keepandroidopen@techhub.social #KeepAndroidOpen https://keepandroidopen.org
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#android, #google
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@reilyh@blahaj.zone 2026-05-16 18:45
@keepandroidopen@techhub.social @reilyhs_microblog_mirror@piefed.blahaj.zone We have google services disabled, and we still get those annoying notifications about \*mocking tone\* "TuRn Google Services 😭 On plz 🥺" but our device is DND 24/7 so they don't bother us. We've also been using F-Droid for a pretty long time