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I received an invite to the early access to the Android developer console in my inbox yesterday, the one related to Google's new push to make developers verify Android apps that are distributed outside Play.

Google had talked previously about providing a specific verification tier for students and hobbyists, but with limitation on how many app installs it could have. Well that sounds nice of them, right?

But the question I had on my mind back when I read that was: How many devices would that mean? Ten thousand, a thousand, a hundred?

Turns out it means just twenty. fucking. devices.

#android #google

From: android-developer-console-noreply@google.com You’re invited: Early access to Android Developer Console Hi, We're excited to welcome you to early access for Android Developer Console. The email address receiving this email is the one that has been granted early access to the new Android Developer Console. You can go to Android Developer Console now to start verifying your identity and registering your package names. Go to Android Developer Console If you need to use a different email address, you can submit a request here. The email address you use must be associated with a Google Account. Make sure to join the early access that's right for you Developers can complete Android developer verifications in Android Developer Console and Play Console. Before creating an account, make sure that you're joining the early access that's right for you. Learn more about which console to use
Full distribution For full access to distribution on certified Android devices USD 25 Unlimited distribution Limited distribution For students and hobbyists who want to distribute apps to a small number of users Free of charge Distribute on up to 20 devices COMING SOON
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