Ars Technica

Google confirms Android dev verification will have free and paid tiers, no public list of devs

As we careen toward a future in which Google has final say over what apps you can run, the company has sought to assuage the community’s fears with a blog post and a casual “backstage” video.
Droid Life

Google to Verify Developers Before Their Apps Can Install on Your Android Device

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google announced this week that it will add a new requirement for those who make Android apps and want ...
Bleeping Computer

Google to verify all Android devs to protect users from malware

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store.
Wired

Google Will Make All Android App Developers Verify Their Identity Starting Next Year

Android’s open nature set it apart from the iPhone as the era of touchscreen smartphones began nearly two decades ago. Little by little, Google has traded some of that openness for security, and its ...
Android Authority

Google quietly made it easier for new developers to release apps on the Play Store

Google has lowered the number of people who have to test an Android app before it can be released on the Play Store. Now, a minimum of 12 people have to test an Android app for 14 days before it ...