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Installing from APKs keeps you open.

Removing this from the Play store merely makes it inconvenient.

Google is trying to make a convenient API for app developers to earn money by showing users ads.

Seeing an ad is an inconvenience to users, granted. They have several options: APK install, pay for the premium version of the app, find a no-ad competitor to the app, or just don't use the app.



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