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Palestinian social app Upscrolled removed from Google Play Store (en.royanews.tv)
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Google Play has delisted UpScrolled, the "censorship-resistant" social media app founded by Issam Hijazi, following its rapid growth to over 2.5 million users and its brief stint as a top-ranked alternative to TikTok.

While the app remains available for existing users, Google has not provided a specific reason for the removal; UpScrolled's team confirmed they are working with the Play Store for reinstatement while maintaining their commitment to unfiltered content.

This development follows the app's rapid ascent in popularity, particularly amid concerns over content moderation on competing platforms like TikTok.

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[–] QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

My main problem now is that Google has a monopoly on the Android app store. Plus, most banking apps use play services, so good luck using your own phone ROM.

[–] njordomir@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

My bank has a mobile site that is more functional than their app. I guess that's not the case for every bank.

[–] pkjqpg1h@lemmy.zip 2 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

do they expect from me to throw my phone away becuase it's old? hardware is working great >5 years but they limit the software and of course I will pass that limit

it's not that hard to do if a company don't accept/respect your choice then you shouldn't accept them

edit: typo

[–] pkjqpg1h@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 hours ago

I use a custom ROM (idk if this is the right word). I don't have Google Services or any Google apps. My previous banking app didn't accept custom ROMs, so I just canceled that and switched to one that does accept them. Now my banking app works great and I have no problems on my phone.