With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy
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The piece outlines concerns from F‑Droid and 35 organizations about Google’s changes to Android verification, warning that these moves could restrict independent app distribution, hinder installation of unverified open-source apps, and push developers toward progressive web apps or abandoning Android; it notes that viable opt-outs (custom ROMs) are impractical for most users because of locked bootloaders, device certification, and carrier constraints.
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