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F-Droid Threatens Shutdown Over Google's Registration Policy

9/29/2025

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F-Droid may shut down if Google enforces its registration policy for app installation, says Marc Prud'hommeaux.
Google says changes protect users from malware, noting sideloaded apps pose higher risk.
Prud'hommeaux argues F-Droid is more secure than the Play Store because it is open-source and thoroughly inspected.
F-Droid warns the policy could consolidate power and urges regulators to protect open-source apps.

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F-Droid may shut down if Google enforces its registration policy for app installation, says Marc Prud'hommeaux.
Google says changes protect users from malware, noting sideloaded apps pose higher risk.
Prud'hommeaux argues F-Droid is more secure than the Play Store because it is open-source and thoroughly inspected.
F-Droid warns the policy could consolidate power and urges regulators to protect open-source apps.