The WAN Show Android Has Become Apple - WAN Show August 29, 2025
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Aug 30, 2025 The hosts dive into Android's surprising shift towards Apple's model, discussing new developer verification policies and the implications for app creators. They highlight Battlefield's controversial changes and community feedback on smaller maps, yearning for the return of classic gaming elements. The conversation shifts to peculiar food delivery innovations, nostalgic gaming memories, and the challenges of maintaining personal passions amidst professional demands. They also touch on the evolving landscape of tech content and safety measures in schools, blending humor with serious discussions.
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Android Verification Mirrors Apple
- Google plans developer verification for sideloaded Android apps, narrowing openness without content review.
- Linus argues this mirrors Apple-style controls and may enable preemptive bans despite Google's language.
Airport ID Analogy Sparks Skepticism
- Luke and Linus debate Google's airport ID analogy and whether verifying 'who' differs from 'where' an app came from.
- They question practical enforcement and whether verification will become an allow-list.
Prepare For Android Sideload Verification
- Monitor rollout timelines and geopolitical regions when sideload policies change, and prepare developer verification documentation.
- Developers should plan identity verification workflows if targeting Android markets by 2027.