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Android will become a locked-down platform in 194 days (keepandroidopen.org)
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[-] TheSeveralJourneysOfReemus@lemmy.world 21 points 18 hours ago

Starting in September 2026, Android will require all apps to be registered by verified developers in order to be installed on certified android devices.

I wonder... I know that we used to mod our consoles due to the limits of 'certified' official software.

this post was submitted on 19 Feb 2026
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