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lopkeny12ko ◴[20 Oct 24 15:51 UTC] No.41896148[source]▶

...Does the author not understand that the Google Play Store is not the only distribution mechanism for apps? Why not just continue to distribute APKs for users to install manually?

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1. tomn ◴[20 Oct 24 15:57 UTC] No.41896203[source]▶

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they do, but google play is the main distribution channel for android apps, and without that many people will not use it (and many will complain). from the actual announcement:

> without Play releases I do no longer see enough benefit and/or have enough motivation to keep up the ongoing maintenance

https://forum.syncthing.net/t/discontinuing-syncthing-androi...

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Syncthing Android App Discontinued