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Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content

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1525 points garyclarke27 | 2 comments | 18 May 20 07:37 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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ecmascript ◴[18 May 20 08:06 UTC] No.23219653[source]▶
This is disgusting, Google has become disgusting..

This is exactly why Google and maybe other large corporations absolutely need to get split up. I hope Trump takes action against US tech companies as he have said he would. Very few things would make me happier as an european.

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enos_feedler ◴[18 May 20 08:14 UTC] No.23219712[source]▶
This actually feels like an intentional move by Google to NOT get split up. Don’t worry government, we got your back! We’ll ban things that aren’t approved by you!
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1. mav3rick ◴[18 May 20 08:22 UTC] No.23219771[source]▶
Yes Google wants to do this via a Podcast app. The lengths people here go to to rationalize their bias is shocking. Have fun in your bubble.
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2. enos_feedler ◴[18 May 20 08:31 UTC] No.23219841[source]▶
No they are doing this via Section 8.3 of the Developer Distribution Agreement. Sadly the Podcast app is collateral damage.