Google is putting the clamp on low-effort apps in the Play Store. Apps that don't offer basic functionality or quality may be removed.

Google is putting the clamp on low-effort apps in the Play Store. Apps that don’t offer basic functionality or quality may be removed.

  • MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
    91·
    4 months ago

    I noticed there is no mention of removing games that are basically 5 minutes of actual gameplay for every 30 minutes of ads… I’ve noticed a lot of them don’t even give the option to pay to remove ads anymore and they’re just mandatory now…

      • MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
        2·
        4 months ago

        I can’t stand the ones that say they have a “free trial” but you can’t even try the free version without providing a payment method… It’s basically like the developer telling you that their app isn’t any good and they’re counting on you forgetting you signed up for it lol

        • KillerTofu@lemmy.world
          3·
          4 months ago

          Right? Apple does that shit too. No need to pay but we want your credit card and you can’t cancel until the day your subscription expires.

          • MrJameGumb@lemmy.world
            1·
            4 months ago

            It’s like the whole business model is based on hoping kids download these apps and just agree to everything without telling their parents lol I can’t think of anyone else who would agree to pay $15.99 a week for an app that shows you what you’ll look like when you’re 80 lol