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[–] ConstantPain@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Only in the US, I guess. In my country and in Europe this will not fly...

[–] needanke@feddit.org 15 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Nope

These requirements go into effect in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand. At this point, any app installed on a certified Android device in these regions must be registered by a verified developer.

2027 and beyond: We will continue to roll out these requirements globally.

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html?m=1

[–] sukhmel@programming.dev 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

We can hope…

editTo clarify, I hope it will not fly outside the US, but looking at the world around I feel this is not very realistic hope

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Aren’t they claiming this move is specifically to comply with the EU’s Digital Services act?

[–] dreugeworst@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago

Apple just enabled sideloading in the EU to comply with the DMA. I highly doubt that android will be allowed to remove sideloading