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Cirrus app dev informing the app will stop working on certified android devices in '26/'27 (discuss.tchncs.de)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Opening my weather app this morning I was greeted by this warning:

Google has announced that, starting in 2026/2027, all apps on certified Android devices will require the developer to submit personal identity details directly to Google. Since the developers of this app do not agree to this requirement, this app will no longer work on certified Android devices after that time.

It's the first time I hear about this, seems to be about:

Tech crunch article from august, "google will require developer verification for android apps outside the play store"

Cirrus app: Github

Was this a big thing I somehow missed? I hope more devs will follow suit.

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[–] 16 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I absolutely get what you're saying, and a good part of me agrees with you. Here is the thing, I'm tired boss. I've made an effort my whole life to use open source, privacy friendly everything.

I'm now to the point where I don't have time for messing with phones. Fixing broken stuff, compatibility, etc etc.

I need a powerful phone with a great camera that just works.

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