Google PRETENDING to care about people’s PRIVACY CONCERNS when apps require identity verification Google is facing mounting backlash over its decision to require government-issued identity verification for all Android app developers by September 2026, a policy that critics say threatens developer privacy, open-source software, and user freedom. While Google claims the change is meant to strengthen app security and combat malware, the company’s dismissive response to questions about anonymity and independent app distribution has only deepened mistrust among developers and open-source advocates. Google’s new developer ID rule sparks privacy backlash: By September 2026, all Android app developers must verify…

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