The New Developer Verification Policy is a Betrayal of Android's Core Principles
To: The Android Policy Team, Google Regarding: The New Developer Verification Polic & A new layer of security for certified Android devices "Elevating Android's security to keep it open and safeBy making Android safer, we're protecting the open environment that allows developers and users to confidently create and connect. Android's new developer verification is an extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm.Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified Android devices." Dear Google and the Android Development Team, I am writing to you today as a long-time, loyal Android user and developer, dating back to the earliest days of the platform. I have always championed Android precisely for the principles it was built upon: openness, user control, and freedom. These principles are not just abstract ideals; they are the cor...