A new layer of security for certified Android devices
16 days ago
- #Open Ecosystem
- #Developer Verification
- #Android Security
- Android is enhancing security by requiring developer verification for app installations starting next year.
- This measure aims to prevent malicious actors from distributing harmful apps by ensuring developer accountability.
- The initiative has received positive feedback from organizations and governments, including Brazil's FEBRABAN and Indonesia's Ministry of Communications.
- A new Android Developer Console will be introduced for developers distributing apps outside Google Play, with special considerations for student and hobbyist developers.
- Developers will retain the freedom to distribute apps via sideloading or any preferred app store, maintaining Android's open ecosystem while improving security.