• @AbidanYre
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    542 months ago

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

    • @[email protected]
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      442 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.

      • Kalkaline
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        392 months ago

        Android Market is being discontinued as a standalone app, it will now be rolled into YouTube and you must enable Gemini to use it.

        • @fluxion
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          232 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.

          • @[email protected]
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            82 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.

            • @warmaster
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              1 month ago

              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.

      • @thrawn
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        2 months ago

        I unironically miss when it was still Android Market. It was a clear name. What is a Play Store, really?

        Edit: I searched it up and the reason is acceptable, you don’t need an Android device to purchase and utilize some of the content. I still think Play Store is a bad name tho

    • @[email protected]
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      22 months ago

      I mean if a lot of people rely on it for apps I imagine a lot of people would get upset lol