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Re:Google sunsets the APK format for new Android apps by vanderZwan on Thursday July 01, 2021 @05:06AM (#27697465)
That's a valid insight in general, but I don't see how that is relevant to apps that are free and have "no adverts or in-app tricks".
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Re:Google sunsets the APK format for new Android apps by stuaxo on Thursday July 01, 2021 @05:51AM (#27697670)
Some free apps don't mind being niche, for others having lots of users is more important.

There are benefits to both.

API churn seems to kill both, but if you can support your app properly having lots of users will certainly alert you to issues more quickly.

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