tldr: Google's new app bundle signing might be a precursor (well, almost certainly is) to Google's being able to replace parts of and modify your app on the fly when installed by certain targeted users or within certain targeted countries at Google's whim, with users being none the wiser.
Google might do this for a lot of reasons, and none of them seem to be good. FWIW, Google promises not to change the functionality of your apps.
Finally, it appears to be the intention that this will justify setting a new norm and become mandatory for all apps.
Google might do this for a lot of reasons, and none of them seem to be good. FWIW, Google promises not to change the functionality of your apps.
Finally, it appears to be the intention that this will justify setting a new norm and become mandatory for all apps.