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

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1525 points garyclarke27 | 1 comments | 18 May 20 07:37 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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choward ◴[18 May 20 08:50 UTC] No.23219999[source]▶
I've been getting away from apps installed from the play store over the years. This is one of the 2 remaining apps I have that I paid for. This is appalling behavior my Google. I can't wait until I can make a real Linux based phone my daily driver.
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tjhrewr234234 ◴[18 May 20 09:52 UTC] No.23220384[source]▶
> I can't wait until I can make a real Linux based phone my daily driver.

Alas, all the competitors are now moribund, and much of the market couldn't give two hoots about privacy issues.

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amenod ◴[18 May 20 10:01 UTC] No.23220449[source]▶
What do you mean? Pinephone is alive and well and you can get your own Linux "toy" for $150. Can't say much about Librem 5, but afaik they are also shipping.
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antupis ◴[18 May 20 12:32 UTC] No.23221499[source]▶
How is Whatsapp support? Phone without WhatsApp is currently nogo here.
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1. mindslight ◴[18 May 20 12:55 UTC] No.23221702{3}[source]▶
Devices are cheap. If you can't live without certain proprietary apps, carry two phones. If you don't want to do tethering for battery reasons, a second cell plan is under $10/mo.