Summary:
- Google is implementing a new policy that will require developers to verify their identity before they can publish apps on the Google Play Store or allow sideloading of their apps.
- This change is aimed at improving security and reducing the spread of malware by ensuring that app developers are who they claim to be.
- The new verification process will involve providing government-issued ID and other documentation, which Google will use to confirm the developer's identity before allowing them to publish or distribute their apps.