Keep Android Open
6 months ago
- #Open Source
- #Android
- Google announced in August 2025 that starting next year, app development for Android will require central registration with Google.
- Registration requirements include paying a fee, agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions, providing government ID, uploading app signing keys, and listing all app identifiers.
- Actions to oppose the policy include signing an Open Letter in various countries like the EU, US, UK, and Brazil.
- References include overviews, press reactions, video responses, editorials, blogs, discussions, and official documentation.