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Google Confirms Non-ADB APK Installs Will Require Developer Registration (hackaday.com)
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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

How much money can they make for the 2 rows of sponsored apps they show

That wasn't my point.

If they can lock it down so only registered devs can put apps on the system, then some MBA is eventually going to start charging devs a registration fee.