• AbidanYre@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    The worst part is that it would be pretty on-brand for Google to do something like that.

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      10 months ago

      Google: We are closing the Google Play Store and rebranding it as Android Market, we believe this better represents what our customer base requires.

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          10 months ago

          If you still prefer a standalone app however Android now offers Google Play Store, which works similarly to Android Market. It’s only available as part of the Google Business Suite however.

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            10 months ago

            We are now launching a messaging app with android market functionality. Its available USA only and not to business suite customers. Using it will require your google account to be converted to a google-youtube account and your personal details, like your name, are now public.

            This update adds user privacr features by ensuring all private data on your phone is stored on ggogles secure servers rather than on your phone.

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              Google has discontinued Google-YouTube accounts and is launching Google Play Duo. To use it, you will need to uninstall all apps and re-download them with your new Duo account. Available soon for US only Pixel 9 PRO phones with an active Duo One subscription.