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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.