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Fuck Android Developer Verification Program

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  1. nev3rfail · · focus · HN ↗
    Yes, fuck it. This is beyond insane, apparently I cant distribute apps just in GitHub "releases" section anymore without Google's approval. I hope some EU antimonopoly something will fry their asses.
    1. vrganj · · focus · HN ↗
      I've been reaching out to my MEPs over this. I would encourage other EU citizens to do the same.
    2. trilogic · · focus · HN ↗
      &gt;I hope some EU antimonopoly something will fry their asses. Yes they will but it takes some time, Europe got it own way to make justice: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;hugston.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;ban-european-account-pay-billions" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;hugston.com&#x2F;news&#x2F;ban-european-account-pay-billions
    3. ChrisRR · · focus · HN ↗
      You still can distribute unsigned APKs via github, but the devices that install it will need to wait 24 hours the first time they enable sideloading in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. After that they can install APKs as normal
      1. karussell · · focus · HN ↗
        So we need an app that remembers us of apps installed yesterday? Funny times ahead.
      2. hod6654 · · focus · HN ↗
        What determines your country?
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