Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app distribution,' F-Droid says in a post.

F-Droid has been around for about 15 years and is the largest source of free and open source software (FOSS) for Android. Because the apps in F-Droid are not installed via the Play Store, you have to ...

Google's new developer mandate is hitting alternative app stores hard. F-Droid says forced registration, fees, and ID checks could end the open-source project.

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

The F-Droid project, which distributes open source apps for Android, will end if Google goes ahead with its plans to enforce developer registration for app installation, according to the project's ...

Google’s proposed developer registration rules could make sideloading far more difficult and put independent app stores at risk, sparking concerns that Android is moving closer to Apple’s locked-down ...

F-Droid, a long running repository and third-party app store, is sounding the alarm over Google's new developer requirements.

The creators of the alternative app store F-Droid say that the new developer review rules would make Google the gatekeeper for all Android apps.

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as NotebookCheck, and ...

Google now requires developer ID verification for new Play Store accounts, a move that the F-Droid project says could endanger its existence and user privacy.

If you’re the type of Android user who values privacy and open-source software, you’re probably familiar with F-Droid. It’s an alternative to the Google Play Store that only ...

Google wants to merge Android and ChromeOS. This is set to begin in 2026 in order to broaden the – also for AI – ecosystem.