In August 2025, Google announced that starting next year, it will no longer be possible to develop apps for the Android platform without first registering centrally with Google. This registration will involve:

  • Paying a fee to Google

  • Agreeing to Google’s Terms and Conditions

  • Providing government identification

  • Uploading evidence of the developer’s private signing key

  • Listing all current and future application identifiers

  • Here is the https://keepandroidopen.org/

  • lightnsfw@reddthat.comEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    Compared to Apple fees, that fee is actually managable. It’s a one-time thing.

    I don’t care if it’s a nickel. It’s bullshit. It’s one of many reasons people avoid apple products.

    On a side note, if they want to restrict users from sideloading apps, fine!

    Also no.