Google Confirms Android Dev Verification Will Have Tiers, No Public List of Devs
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Google is introducing a tiered verification system for Android developers, with both free and paid options, but won't publicly disclose the list of verified developers. The news has sparked consideration among HN users about the implications of such a system.
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Google post: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/09/lets-talk-...
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