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Palestinian social app Upscrolled removed from Google Play Store (en.royanews.tv)
submitted 16 hours ago by geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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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[–] Solrac@lemmy.world 51 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

And this is why, we sold have https://joinloops.org/ instead

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 20 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

That's a different type of platform though. Upscrolled = insta, Loops = tiktok.

[–] diemartin@sh.itjust.works 35 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

So, join Pixelfed?

[–] Solrac@lemmy.world 7 points 15 hours ago

I don't see why not, if you want, why not both

[–] DaMummy@hilariouschaos.com 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Not just an alternative to TikTok, but also need one for Google Play, and Android too while we're at it. (Yes, I know they exist. Just making a point)

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 2 points 13 hours ago

brb buying an iPhone

'no wait not like that'