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Developers rage against Android Developer Verification Program

Original: Fuck Android Developer Verification Program

Google's Android Developer Verification Program is drawing sharp criticism from developers, with a blunt post rejecting the scheme racking up hundreds of likes and high visibility on Hacker News. Critics see the program, which requires identity verification to distribute apps, as a threat to sideloading and open development. Supporters argue it improves security by making it harder to distribute malware.

Why now: Google's plan to require verified developer identities for Android apps is seen as a blow to sideloading and open-source distribution

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