This is all the reason I needed to not upgrade to a new Pixel this year. Now I'll buy a used 9 Fold to upgrade my dedicated graphene device. Google gets no extra dollars from me for this shitty behavior.
"Verified Developers" are coming to Google Play.
Yes, this even applies to sideloading applications. Yes, sideloading will still technically be allowed, but only if the app comes from a verified developer.
Sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on certified Android devices/OS, regardless of how you obtain the APK.
It seems the only way to install apps from nostr:nprofile1qqs83nn04fezvsu89p8xg7axjwye2u67errat3dx2um725fs7qnrqlgpzemhxue69uhkummnw3ex2mrfw3jhxtn0wfnj7klqyqq in the future might be to run a custom ROM such as Graphene, etc.
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html
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