Russian GPlay users can no longer download previously paid-for apps as of 5 May

Re:Russian GPlay users can no longer download previously pai... by ncr100 on Sunday May 08, 2022 @03:09PM (#31307153)

The title of this HN post is NOT CORRECT.

Google ACTUALLY says: "users cannot purchase apps and games" and "Can users still access apps and games that have already been downloaded or purchased? ... Yes."

And about "the man" putting the finger on "the little guy", laws and government exist for generally good reasons. Are you arguing for anarchy? There are legitimate arguments ....

I think, since people still murder people IRL, that the "internet === reality" goal is not even close to being a thing.

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Re:Russian GPlay users can no longer download previously pai... by jeroenhd on Sunday May 08, 2022 @10:02PM (#31309727)

Compare these Web Archive snapshots:

http://web.archive.org/web/20220414120749/https://support.go...

http://web.archive.org/web/20220506145032/https://support.go...

They've added a statement that says "As part of our compliance efforts, Google Play is blocking the downloading of paid apps and updates to paid apps in Russia starting May 5, 2022." but they haven't updated the FAQ that follows.

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