1702 points•889 comments•2w ago•by doener•keepandroidopen.org ↗

Your phone is about to stop being yours

The article claims that starting September 2026, Google plans to require all Android app developers to register centrally with Google, including a fee, terms, government ID, signing key disclosure, and listing all app identifiers. It asserts that unregistered apps could be silently blocked on devices worldwide, potentially limiting users to pre-approved software, including non-Play Store apps and hobbyist projects. The piece also cites advocacy groups and urges actions such as using alternative app stores and signing petitions.

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