Don’t look up: Google’s meteor of incompetence will kill thousands of apps in four months

3 years ago by anemomylos to c/android

Google has an estimated 90% market share of the mobile ads market, and advertisements are Google’s main business, accounting for 80% of their revenue. Yet, their new policies for developers using their ad network will result in as much as a 40% drop in ad revenue.

Alternative title: Users will be able to hide ads in an app with just two clicks
(I am an Android application developer and I really like this)

kilinrax 12 points 3 years ago

In two button presses, users can (and do) completely opt out of every setting, often without even knowing what they are doing

What speculative horseshit.

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anemomylos 2 points 3 years ago

For me, too, this was the point that triggered my reaction.

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Redredme 10 points 3 years ago

Never thought of seeing a piece supporting ads and decrying EU strict privacy rules (which aren't that strict, mostly just common sense). on the fediverse but there's a first for everything I guess.

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JBloodthorn 8 points 3 years ago

It was originally posted on LinkedIn. I think it's here for us to point and laugh at.

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RoboRay 3 points 3 years ago

An article being posted doesn't mean that the opinions expressed in the article are viewed favorably.

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eltimablo 1 point 3 years ago

At least as far as poo-pooing EU legislation, I've seen a decent amount of it on here and have even participated. Problem is that the Europeans don't tend to be able to handle much criticism and will dogpile anyone who brings up any concerns, valid or invalid.

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