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Google will require developer verification for Android apps outside the Play Store (techcrunch.com)
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Starting next year, Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store.

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[–] kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 8 hours ago

There are a few key issues with mobile Linux:

  1. UIs that have simply not gotten any attention
  2. A severe lack of decent hardware
  3. Scaled down desktop apps on a phone (seriously who thought this was a good idea)
  4. No security whatsoever
  5. Basic features missing or requiring a significant degree of tinkering to get working such as audio or calling