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The developer verification tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's changes to the Microsoft Store developer account verification process, including the removal of the $99 registration fee for company accounts, the introduction of Microsoft Entra ID sign-up, and faster verification for organizations publishing Windows apps. These updates aim to lower the cost of legitimacy for Windows software distribution and make the Store more credible for desktop software, internal tooling, and enterprise-managed deployment. Discussions focus on the administrative and strategic implications of these changes for developers and enterprises.
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    Google Android Developer Verification Starts Sept. 30 in Four Countries

    Google’s Android developer-verification system will begin enforcement on September 30, 2026, in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, requiring apps from participating stores to be registered to a verified developer before installation on certified Android devices. For Windows users who...
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    Microsoft Store Developer Accounts Go Free: Entra ID Sign-up and Faster Verification

    Microsoft announced on May 7, 2026, that company developer accounts for the Microsoft Store are now free in supported onboarding flows, removing the previous $99 registration fee while adding Microsoft Entra ID sign-up and a faster verification process for organizations publishing Windows apps...
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