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Re:Google Play bans open source Matrix client Element, citin... by craftinator on Sunday January 31, 2021 @01:28PM (#25981183)
Because Google is working very hard to make installing apps through Google Play is the only way you can install apps on Android.
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Re:Google Play bans open source Matrix client Element, citin... by myrryr on Sunday January 31, 2021 @02:22PM (#25981654)
Given they have pushed pwa pretty hard and are disappointed that firefox doesn't support them now, that is an odd thing to say.

They have been pushing tech to do exactly what you say they are trying to stop.

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Re:Google Play bans open source Matrix client Element, citin... by lupire on Sunday January 31, 2021 @04:11PM (#25982608)
How so?
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Re:Google Play bans open source Matrix client Element, citin... by jMyles on Sunday January 31, 2021 @01:45PM (#25981334)
Have they openly said this yet?
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