In August 2025, Google announced ↗ that as of September 2026, 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
https://keepandroidopen.org
