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Mandatory Developer Registration? Hardfork Android (keepandroidopen.org)

submitted 1 day ago by VanillaWasp@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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With the upcoming changes to how Google handle's app verification, the future of the android ecosystem looks pretty grim.

While there are calls to petition and protest, it is long past time to take our phones out of the hands of google and into the community.

With the mass tech layoffs, the ai storm taking jobs,etc, there are more than enough skilled devs with free time to make this happen. We as the community need to support them financially.

Please help spread the message in your various channels. If you're technically capable enough, start the process!

https://keepandroidopen.org/open-letter/

https://f-droid.org/en/2026/02/24/open-letter-opposing-developer-verification.html

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[–] AntiBullyRanger@ani.social -5 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Have you ever programmed an operating system?
Especially for a handheld device?

[–] null@piefed.nullspace.lol 3 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?