Google's Android developer verification launches September 30 in four countries, Verifier service to auto-install
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Abner Li
Summary
Google has provided an update on its Android developer verification system, which began registration in March and has already verified millions of apps, covering nearly all Google Play installs and a majority of sideloaded installs. Starting September 30, users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will see protections that block installs from unverified developers to combat malware. Additionally, Google's 'Verifier' service will soon auto-install on devices to enhance security scanning.
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· 4 pulledGoogle today published an update on Android developer verification, which is set for its initial launch later this year and will continue into 2027.
Since the registration process launched in March, Google says millions of apps have been verified.
This includes 'nearly all installs on Google Play and a large majority of installs from outside of Google Play.'
Starting September 30, users in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand will see the developer verification protections, which will block installs from unknown developers to combat malicious actors.
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