I'm an ignorant peasant... Does it mean that a noob like me will no longer be able to install APKs on my Android phone, to test the cool stuff you guys make around here?
"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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GrapheneOS is easy to install for now.
Fomo kickin' in...
The web installer is retarded easy. Nothing like the old ROM days.
So much easier than it used to be. You can basically roll your face across a keyboard and do it.
This is true. it even says it on the official site 😁
https://cdn.hzrd149.com/99cacb9f7d5ca4cc579b242d062653c71b8805efd188885bcfc86b7cab0075dc.webp
LOL
the only way you'd be able to do that is 1) the developer would have to verify themselves with the googs. 2) you would have to install a custom operating system on your phone from a third party provider, such as Graphene.
it's going to prevent a lot of people from easily sideloading applications.