Beginning from next year, Android will block the installation of applications from unprespaved developers. The new Google policy will affect not only Google Play but also the third app store, as well as independent authors, 3DNEWS reports.
The company explains that the updated installation system provides an additional verification phase: Each new application will transfer the check through the verification service of Android developer. He determined whether the developer was confirmed, whether the issues with the package were discovered and whether the application could be installed. In case there is no connection to the internet, the system will use the local buffer of the applications that have been proven to be commonly proven, however, in some cases, Google servers may be required.
For application stores, the preliminary authorization notice mechanism of the Viking people is provided – an object tested by password that allows you to confirm the developer without network challenges. The first extension of the OS with the support for these changes will be Android 16 QPR2, but verification policies will only take effect afterwards.
Google also introduces separate rules for student accounts and amateur accounts: Such developers will be free of charge, but limited to application distribution scale. To protect users, there is a mechanism that allows installation through unique equipment identification. In the future, the account may be converted into a full account if the developer decides to reach a wider object.
In addition, the company tightens control over violators: accounts related to malware distribution, which will be blocked and the installation of their applications is banned. For the company area, the exceptions provided at that security are guaranteed at the level of IT administrator.
