Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores

Ars Technica
By Ryan WhitwamJun 18, 2026, 3:53 pm104 pts
Almost 20 years ago, Google pitched Android as the more open alternative to Apple's walled garden. Last year, Google announced it would begin erecting its own walls through developer verification. The company has issued an update on its plans, affirming that the verification system will begin rolling out in…

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