Google announced that, starting next year, only verified developers will be able to distribute apps on certified Android devices. Since 2023, apps on the Google Play Store have required verified accounts. A new developer consoleGoogle will also release a new tool called the Android Developer Console. It is designed for developers who distribute apps outside Google PlayWith the console, developers will be able to:Create and verify an account. According to Google, Android phones are 50 times more likely to be infected when apps are sideloaded from the web instead of Google Play.