Apple and Google make the operating systems that back nearly all of the world’s smartphones. Apple and Google’s tougher enforcement could preclude such apps from becoming realistic alternatives to the mainstream social networks. If they ban a pundit for violating their rules, that person will lack a strong alternative. Apple and Google’s moves could also spur other apps to strengthen their enforcement. Tilpati said in a statement that it had suspended its service until DLive removed the accounts that had broadcast the riots on Wednesday.

Source: New York Times January 10, 2021 00:45 UTC