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   Tuta (tutanota@mastodon.social)'s status on Sunday, 16-Aug-2026 05:11:52 JST Tuta

   🚨 Google is killing Android freedom. 🚨 

   In 2027, Google plans to roll out mandatory developer verification globally. Apps from developers who haven't registered with Google will face restrictions on certified Android devices → including apps installed outside Google Play.

   This undermines one of Android’s defining features: the freedom to install software from wherever you choose. 😤🚩

   Find out more: https://tuta.com/blog/android-side-load-apps-google

   Sign the petition & object
   https://www.change.org/p/keep-android-open-stop-google-from-limiting-apk-file-usage