"Android, currently an open platform where anyone can develop and distribute applications freely, is to become a locked-down platform, requiring that developers everywhere register centrally with Google in order to be able to distribute their software."
"To better protect users from repeat bad actors spreading malware and scams, we're adding another layer of security to make installing apps safer for everyone: developer verification. This creates crucial accountability, making it much harder for malicious actors to quickly distribute another harmful app after we take the first one down."
Google announced an Android developer verification program requiring all apps to be registered by verified developers before installation on certified Android devices, beginning in September. The program aims to enhance security by preventing repeat bad actors from distributing malware and scams. However, the initiative faces significant opposition from digital rights organizations including the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Free Software Foundation, and Software Freedom Conservancy. Critics argue the verification requirement transforms Android from an open platform where anyone can freely develop and distribute applications into a locked-down system requiring central registration with Google. Opponents are urging developers to refuse participation and publicly oppose the program.
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