Due to the “Keep Android Open” campaign, Google has reversed a policy. This is proof that people's voices and opinions still have value!
https://winbuzzer.com/2025/11/13/google-eases-android-sideloading-rules-after-developer-backlash-xcxwbn/
#Google #KeepAndroidOpen #Googlepolicy #Sideloading #Backlash
🚨 Starting fall 2026, Google will ban anonymous app installs on certified Android devices! Developers must register & verify identity to sideload apps, boosting security but ending anonymity. This impacts global markets with phased rollouts 🌍🔐 #AndroidSecurity #AppSideloading #GooglePolicy https://www.heise.de/en/news/Android-Google-bans-anonymous-apps-10617486.html
#newz
Greetings. Logistical request. Here on #Mastodon, when contacting me about any #Google-related issues, please (whenever you can) include a:
hashtag in the message/post -- ideally at the top. This will help me triage the various items that arrive.
Even better would be hashtags like:
#GoogleHelp
#GoogleQuestion
#GoogleIssue
#GooglePolicy
or other specific tags, but any tags that will help me differentiate items more quickly would be much appreciated. Thanks! Best, -L
