Google suspends Parler from Play Store, Apple threatens to ban it
3 years, 11 months ago

Google suspends Parler from Play Store, Apple threatens to ban it

The Hindu  

Internet giant Google has suspended U.S.-based microblogging platform Parler — where most of the supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump are shifting their base — from its app store, citing posts inciting violence and demanding "robust" moderation for "egregious" content from the social networking service. "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 spots that incite violence. "We recognise 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," it said. "In light of this ongoing and urgent public safety threat, we are suspending the app from the Play Store until it addresses these issues," said Google, whose software powers Android phones.

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Social media app Parler returns to Google’s Play Store after tech firms earlier cut ties with it
2 years, 3 months ago

Social media app Parler returns to Google’s Play Store after tech firms earlier cut ties with it

The Hindu  

Parler, a social media app popular with U.S. conservatives, is returning to Google's app store more than one and a half years after the Alphabet Inc.-owned company removed it following the U.S. Capitol riots in January 2021. However, major tech platforms cut ties with Parler for failing to police violent content that led to the attack on the U.S. Capitol …

Parler Returns to Apple's App Store, George Farmer Named as New Chief Officer
3 years, 7 months ago

Parler Returns to Apple's App Store, George Farmer Named as New Chief Officer

News 18  

Parler, a social media app popular with US conservatives, returned to Apple’s App Store on Monday, after the iPhone maker dropped it following the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Parler also named George Farmer, the company’s chief operating officer since March, as its new chief executive and said interim CEO Mark Meckler would be leaving. Apple said …

Apple to Bring Social Media Platform Parler Back to App Store
3 years, 8 months ago

Apple to Bring Social Media Platform Parler Back to App Store

News 18  

Apple will bring social media app Parler, favored by US conservatives, back to its App Store after the iPhone maker pulled it following the deadly January 6 US Capitol riot, according to a letter sent to two Republican lawmakers. The letter, obtained by Reuters, said that after substantial conversations with Parler, the app had proposed updates to its app and …

Far-Right-Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week
3 years, 8 months ago

Far-Right-Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week

NPR  

Far-Right-Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Months after dropping Parler from its app store, Apple has agreed to reinstate the platform if it makes certain updates to its content moderation practices, according to a letter it sent to …

Parler blocked by Apple again because it can’t stop users posting Nazi symbols, misogyny, and homophobia
3 years, 9 months ago

Parler blocked by Apple again because it can’t stop users posting Nazi symbols, misogyny, and homophobia

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Right-wing social media app Parler has reportedly been blocked from rejoining Apple’s App …

‘It could be never’: Parler CEO says social app may not return
3 years, 11 months ago

‘It could be never’: Parler CEO says social app may not return

Al Jazeera  

Several online service providers including Amazon, Apple and Google have cut off Parler following the storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters, accusing it of allowing violent content. Social media platform Parler, which has gone dark after being cut off by prominent service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content, may never get back online, …

Amazon seeks to keep conservative app Parler offline
3 years, 11 months ago

Amazon seeks to keep conservative app Parler offline

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Seattle-based Amazon com, Inc. has …

The Parler Bans Open a New Front in the 'Free Speech' Wars
3 years, 11 months ago

The Parler Bans Open a New Front in the 'Free Speech' Wars

Wired  

This was supposed to be Parler’s time to shine. Even as reports swirled that the platform had played a role in fomenting last week’s assault on the Capitol, Parler surged to become the top free app in Apple’s App Store. Over the weekend, Apple and Google told Parler that they were banning its mobile app from their app stores, and …

What is Parler and why has it been pulled offline?
3 years, 11 months ago

What is Parler and why has it been pulled offline?

The Hindu  

Before Apple Inc banned Parler from its App Store store on Saturday, the social media site topped the charts as the most popular free app on its App Store in the United States. The app has largely attracted U.S. conservatives who disagree with rules around content on social media sites like Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc. Parler has had about …

Apple, Amazon Suspend Parler Social Networking App That Has Huge Donald Trump Supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple, Amazon Suspend Parler Social Networking App That Has Huge Donald Trump Supporters

News 18  

Apple and Amazon have suspended Parler from their respective App Store and web hosting service, saying the social networking service popular with many right-leaning social media users has not taken adequate measures to prevent the spread of posts inciting violence. Due to the “very real risk to public safety” that Parler poses, AWS plans to suspend Parler’s account effective Sunday, …

Apple suspends Parler social network from its App Store
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple suspends Parler social network from its App Store

The Hindu  

Apple Inc has suspended Parler from the App Store, saying the social networking service has not taken adequate measures to prevent the spread of posts inciting violence. Parler Chief Executive John Matze said Apple was banning the service until it gives up free speech and institutes “broad and invasive policies like Twitter and Facebook.” “They claim it is due to …

Apple, Amazon, Google ban social media platform Parler in wake of US Capitol riots
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple, Amazon, Google ban social media platform Parler in wake of US Capitol riots

ABC  

Apple and Amazon will suspend a social media platform described as a "free speech" Twitter clone from their App Store and web hosting service respectively, saying it has not taken adequate measures to prevent the spread of posts inciting violence. Key points: Apple says social networking service Parler has not taken adequate measures to prevent the spread of posts inciting …

Google Suspends Parler Social Networking App From Play Store; Apple Gives 24-Hour Warning
3 years, 11 months ago

Google Suspends Parler Social Networking App From Play Store; Apple Gives 24-Hour Warning

News 18  

Google on Friday suspended Parler, a social networking app from its Play Store, citing posts that incited violenc. 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.” In a letter from Apple’s App Store review team to Parler seen by Reuters, Apple cited participants …

Parler app has now been booted by Amazon, Apple and Google
3 years, 11 months ago

Parler app has now been booted by Amazon, Apple and Google

CNN  

CNN Business — Parler, the alternative social media platform favored by conservatives, now finds itself virtually homeless on the internet as Amazon, Apple and Google have all booted it from their platforms in a span of a little more than 24 hours. After Amazon boots the company from its web hosting service, Parler’s website could be offline for as long …

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