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1. gethly+Ux[view] [source] 2025-08-25 21:15:40
>>kotaKa+(OP)
> Google will begin to verify the identities of developers distributing their apps on Android devices, not just those who distribute via the Play Store

This is absolutely unacceptable. That's like you having to submit your personal details to Microsoft in order to just run a program on Windows. Absolutely nuts and it will not go as they think it will.

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2. akst+4S[view] [source] 2025-08-25 23:19:06
>>gethly+Ux
Ultimately it’s them that has market power.

To meaningfully challenge it, developers need to agree to withheld supply like a cartel (illegal?) or union.

I think it’s probably close to the union scenario in an industry with a single employer, as there is that one too many relationship (all developers vs Google). Whereas a cartel is a few suppliers conspiring against all consumers.

I’m not sure developers would go to those lengths, and I’m not sure it would work either as the benefit is too high from defecting from such a coalition.

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