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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store (techcrunch.com)

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Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

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[-] HappyFrog 11 points 2 days ago

This is from their site:

We currently sell in European Union, UK, Norway and Switzerland.
Please be welcome to use our products anywhere in the world, however due to our limited resources we can only support the noted regions.

this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2025

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