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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 03/16/2026 03:34 EDT

Android, Epic, and What's Really Behind Google's 'Existential' Threat to F-Droid

Starting in September, even Android developers not in Google's Play Store will still be required to register with Google to distribute their apps in Brazil, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand, with Google continuing "to roll out these requirements globally" four months later. Even developers distributing Android apps on the web for sideloading will be required to register, pay Google a $25 fee, and provide a government ID.
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