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Palestinian social app Upscrolled removed from Google Play Store (en.royanews.tv)

submitted 18 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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[–] fortnitefinn@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 hours ago

I work in tech too, and I'm convinced almost none of these abusive tactics are the result of incompetence.

The abuse is the point. They need to constantly remind people who is in charge.