With developer verification, Google's Apple envy threatens to dismantle Android's open legacy
Questions remain as Google prepares to lock down Android app distribution in the name of security.
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@OndrejZizka @arstechnica Google plans to block all apps from "unverified" developers, no matter where they come from. F-Droid would also be affected.
