Google Play has delisted UpScrolled, the “censorship-resistant” social media app founded by Issam Hijazi, following its rapid growth to over 2.5 million users and its brief stint as a top-ranked alternative to TikTok.

While the app remains available for existing users, Google has not provided a specific reason for the removal; UpScrolled’s team confirmed they are working with the Play Store for reinstatement while maintaining their commitment to unfiltered content.

This development follows the app’s rapid ascent in popularity, particularly amid concerns over content moderation on competing platforms like TikTok.

  • QuandaleDingle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 hours ago

    My main problem now is that Google has a monopoly on the Android app store. Plus, most banking apps use play services, so good luck using your own phone ROM.

    • njordomir@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      1 hour ago

      My bank has a mobile site that is more functional than their app. I guess that’s not the case for every bank.

      • pkjqpg1h@lemmy.zipEnglish
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        43 minutes ago

        do they expect from me to throw my phone away becuase it’s old? hardware is working great >5 years but they limit the software and of course I will pass that limit

        it’s not that hard to do if a company don’t accept/respect your choice then you shouldn’t accept them

        edit: typo

    • pkjqpg1h@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      1 hour ago

      I use a custom ROM (idk if this is the right word). I don’t have Google Services or any Google apps. My previous banking app didn’t accept custom ROMs, so I just canceled that and switched to one that does accept them. Now my banking app works great and I have no problems on my phone.