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Re:Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App St... by jimkleiber on Saturday January 09, 2021 @05:09PM (#25705404)
I remember when building an Android app back in 2012-2014, that if it had in-app purchases, it seemed to have to go through the Play Store. I wonder if banning the Play Store will hinder apps that rely on in-app payments.

Anybody know?

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Re:Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App St... by hulahoof on Sunday January 10, 2021 @06:05AM (#25713448)
Third party apps can handle payment however they want (e.g. gambling apps) but I would expect apps downloaded from the play store not to work if they are connect via play services
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