Why did Google remove Parler app from Play Store? Is it available on Apple App Store?

Social networking platform Parler has garnered massive popularity online since releasing in 2018. online service bears similarity to microblogging site Twitter and it is particularly popular among right-wing extremists and conservative politicians in United States. And while  app has already been involved in several controversies in past, it w appears that it has been pulled down from Google Play Store. But why did Google remove Parler app from Play Store? Let us find out.

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Parler app removed from Google Play Store

Parler was banned by tech giant after it failed to comply with its content-moderation policies. It essentially required social networking service to remove posts that incited violence. However, platform's failure to do so ultimately led to suspension. 

A Google spokesperson has issued a statement saying that company is aware of continued posting in Parler app that seeks to incite ongoing violence in country. He adds that company requires apps to implement robust moderation for egregious content to be distributed on ir platform.

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Parler has been around for more than two years; however, it has seen a significant amount of growth starting in 2020. platform promotes as a n-biased free speech platform for all people, where users can sign up and start sharing ir views and opinions across a wide variety of topics. It already features a number of popular personalities and high-profile contributors.

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Will Apple remove Parler from App Store?

BuzzFeed News published a report on Friday stating that Apple has also issued an ultimatum to Parler asking platform to implement a complete moderation plan of its service within next 24 hours, failing which app would be removed from  Apple App Store.  Parler app is still listed on App Store, as of this writing. re is also a web version of Parler along with mobile apps for Android and iOS.  website advertises it as a place where people can speak freely and express mselves openly, without any fear of getting de-platformed for ir views.

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