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fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Google didn't just buy Tim Sweeney's silence - it bought a testimonial from its most credible opponent - Silicon Canals

The man who spent half a decade positioning himself as the champion of developer rights against platform gatekeepers is now contractually obligated to be Google's cheerleader. The contract reportedly goes further than silence, requiring him to actively advocate that Google and Android are "procompetitive and a model for app store / platform operations."
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fromWIRED
7 months ago

Gamers Are Furious About the Censorship of NSFW Games-and They're Fighting Back

Industry groups oppose censorship targeting NSFW games, highlighting the impact on marginalized developers.
Apple
fromTheregister
10 months ago

Developer sues Apple to claw back commission payments

A proposed class-action lawsuit against Apple accuses the company of violating a federal injunction regarding commissions from mobile app developers.
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