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  • Spotify Restricts Developer API Access to Premium Accounts
    February 6, 2026
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    Spotify Restricts Developer API Access to Premium Accounts

    Spotify now requires developers to have a Premium subscription to access its APIs and has drastically reduced the number of test users allowed per app from 25 to just five. The update removes access to several key API endpoints, including those for fetching detailed artist metadata, album labels,...

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  • Google Relaxes Android Sideloading Restrictions
    November 14, 2025
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    Google Relaxes Android Sideloading Restrictions

    Google is introducing an "advanced flow" to give experienced Android users more control over sideloading apps, balancing safety and freedom with clear, repeated warnings about risks. The company is requiring developer verification for apps distributed outside the Play Store to combat security thr...

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