Google will allow users to sideload Android apps without verification
10 days ago
- #Malware Prevention
- #Developer Verification
- #Android Security
- New developer verification requirements introduced to enhance Android user safety.
- Feedback from students, hobbyists, and power users led to adjustments in the verification process.
- Scams and malware are becoming more aggressive, especially in rapidly digitizing regions.
- Verification forces bad actors to use real identities, making attacks harder to scale.
- A dedicated account type for students and hobbyists allows limited app distribution without full verification.
- A new advanced flow will let experienced users accept risks of installing unverified apps.
- Early access for developer verification in Android Developer Console is now available for non-Play developers.