The company is also making changes to its verification requirements following criticism from the app developer community.

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will ...

Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline Your email has been sent Google will soon require all Android app developers to verify their identities, ...

Google is tightening the screws on Android security. From March 2026, developers who distribute apps outside the Play Store will need to verify their identity. That means no more anonymous APKs ...