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Technology13h 34m ago

Google updated its timeline for rolling out Android developer verification, with a new system service deploying this month and mandatory verification starting September 30 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand

Who
Google, Matthew Forsythe, Honor, OPlus, Samsung, Transsion, vivo, Xiaomi
What
Google updated its timeline for rolling out Android developer verification, with a new system service deploying this month and mandatory verification starting September 30 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:53:33 GMT · 13h 34m ago
Where
Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand ·
Why
To address the increased prevalence of scams that trick Android users into installing malware apps.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The new system will require identity verification for developers outside the Play Store, potentially blocking unverified sideloaded apps on Google-certified Android devices, and is intended to expand globally after 2027.

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    Google updated its timeline for rolling out Android developer verification, with a new system service deploying this month and mandatory verification starting September 30 in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand.
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    Google has issued an update on its plans for developer verification, affirming that the system will begin rolling out in select countries later this year, with a new system service deploying this month.
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