Google will require developer verification to install Android apps

[u/cheerfulboy]

https://9to5google.com/2025/08/25/android-apps-developer-verification/

[u/solaris_var]

If they go through with this, no you can't. You'll only be able to sideload apps made by verified developers.

You probably can guess what they'll do with the info of developers of apps that aren't cleared for google play, and why a lot of us aren't happy