Google is now revising its controversial plan that may have required all Android developers, including those who distribute apps outside the Play Store, to undergo mandatory identity verification. The company confirmed it will now make a system that lets experienced users continue installing the apps from unverified developers, softening the policy that faced massive criticism.

Survey ✅ Thank you for completing the survey!

Initially announced in August, the new verification rules demanded developers share personal details like their legal name, address, phone number, and, in some cases, government-issued ID. Advocacy groups such as the Keep Android Open campaign and open-source platform F-Droid had raised alarms, arguing the move would limit user freedom and stifle independent app deve

See Full Page