Google removes Parler from Play Store following Capitol incident

Google has removed Parler from the Play Store. It has been confirmed that the app is no longer available on the store.

Google has removed Parler from the Play Store. It has been confirmed that the app is no longer available on the store.

"Here is the full statement from Google:
In order to protect user safety on Google Play, our longstanding policies require that apps displaying user-generated content have moderation policies and enforcement that removes egregious content like posts that incite violence. All developers agree to these terms and we have reminded Parler of this clear policy in recent months. We’re aware of continued posting in the Parler app that seeks to incite ongoing violence in the US. We recognize that there can be reasonable debate about content policies and that it can be difficult for apps to immediately remove all violative content, but for us to distribute an app through Google Play, we do require that apps implement robust moderation for egregious content. In light of this ongoing and urgent public safety threat, we are suspending the app’s listings from the Play Store until it addresses these issues."

Apple has provided an ultimatum to Parler to supervise its app or be removed on Saturday. The app is still available on Apple’s App Store.

Both Google and Apple were pressurised to remove the app, which is popularly known for having less moderation and a conservative-friendly alternative to other social media apps. The pressure comes two days after the pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol, perpetrated by President Trump.

Twitter permanently suspended Trump Friday evening, while Facebook has placed an “indefinite” ban on Trump’s account on Thursday.

Publish : 2021-01-09 08:11:00

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