cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/45277582
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:
Cirrus app: Github
Was this a big thing I somehow missed? I hope more devs will follow suit.
I guess if you are using any of these, (which I do and like them a lot) then the chance is high to get this message. I think this is about the russian hunt that came in effect after a US presidental order. No russian devs allowed even in the linux kernel developement. Big cleansing went down to secure IT from sabotage. Google has to oblige.
The same president that paused cybersecurity defense program, the same that first blocked funding for Radio Free Europe and when judge reinstated it he just blocked the satellites over Russia, the same president that suggested to have joint cybersecurity program with Russia?
If anything, this move is there to restrict further access to information for us.
Of course american sabotage is encouraged.