Open Letter to Google on Mandatory Developer Registration for App Distribution
5 hours ago
- #Digital Freedom
- #Developer Rights
- #Android
- Strong opposition to Google's mandatory developer registration policy for Android app distribution outside the Play Store.
- Concerns include gatekeeping beyond Google's store, barriers to entry for small developers, and privacy issues.
- Risks of arbitrary enforcement, anticompetitive implications, and regulatory scrutiny highlighted.
- Existing security measures deemed sufficient without central registration.
- Call for Google to rescind the policy and engage in transparent dialogue with stakeholders.