this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2026
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what does it do?
PlayStore description says:
This is likely part of Google's attempt to close down Android and strengthen its monopoly and data harvesting mania.
Name would suggest it's part of the upcoming developer verification feature. The one that will prevent installation of any app from a developer not registered with Google, without jumping through some extra hoops.