Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

kade² @thawkade@lethallava.land

8/25/2025, 5:12:41 PM

Public

it might actually be over
https://9to5google.com/2025/08/25/android-apps-developer-verification/

https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html?m=1

Google will require developer verification to install Android apps, including sideloading

Google has announced that only apps from developers that have undergone verification can be installed on certified Android devices in 2026...

9to5google.com · 9to5Google

Rairii @Rairii@labyrinth.zone

8/25/2025, 5:30:20 PM

Public

@thawkadekade² here's the actual blog post since nobody is linking to it https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/elevating-android-security.html

i can understand this where certain often-abused permissions are used, but not for *everything*.

what's the bet that this is against DMA lol

A new layer of security for certified Android devices

Starting in 2026 and in select countries first, Android apps must be registered to a verified developer in order to be installed.

android-developers.googleblog.com · Android Developers Blog

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