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Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

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Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

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I disagree. Censoring everyone and even further shutting down a critical infrastructure like app stores during an election means you have to wonder if that government is doing more harm than good.

how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

"The internet" is both browser based web pages as well as various mobile phone based apps.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

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post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I disagree. Censoring everyone and even further shutting down a critical infrastructure like app stores during an election means you have to wonder if that government is doing more harm than good.

how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

What can you do on your Apple iPhone without Apple servers? Hint: it's nothing.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

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post #13

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how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

What can you do on your Apple iPhone without Apple servers? Hint: it's nothing.

The stock apps include a web browser, email client, and more. Sure, the apps are what make the phone, but to say you can’t do anything on a stock iPhone is a lie. And for those inclined enough, there’s AltStore for sideloading.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

#15
post #9

If I ran was in charge of a government after watching them all ban Trump's ability to communicate at the same time, I too would think about banning them to protect myself.

Or maybe you could do some introspection and think about what would have to lead up to you being banned? Every politician on twitter has been fine except for 1 particular individual. Nevermind that 1 individual -chose- to use twitter as their primary base of operations, instead of the usual channels.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

#17
post #9

If I ran was in charge of a government after watching them all ban Trump's ability to communicate at the same time, I too would think about banning them to protect myself.

Trump has a press office and a whole press corps that shows up to listen to what he might want to say to them daily.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

#18
post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I disagree. Censoring everyone and even further shutting down a critical infrastructure like app stores during an election means you have to wonder if that government is doing more harm than good.

how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

It's critical for those people who's only computer is an iPhone.

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

#19
post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I disagree. Censoring everyone and even further shutting down a critical infrastructure like app stores during an election means you have to wonder if that government is doing more harm than good.

how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

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?

Re: Ugandan government blocks Google Play Store, Apple App Store, and YouTube

#20
post #13

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how's "app store" critical infrastructure? internet access should be enough

What can you do on your Apple iPhone without Apple servers? Hint: it's nothing.

Meaning Epic is right: the Apple Store dependency and monopoly is abusive.
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