Google pulls Parler from Play Store for fostering calls to violence

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has suspended Parler from the Play Store, according to a statement given to Politico reporter Cristiano Lima. New York Times reporter Jack Nicas corroborated Google’s suspension of the app, and we’ve confirmed it’s no longer on the store. You can read the full statement below: JUST IN: Google suspending Parler from the Google Play store pic.twitter.com/Nyv59LoNWh— Cristiano Lima (@viaCristiano) January 9, 2021 Google and Parler did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Apple has given an ultimatum to Parler to police its app or be removed sometime on Saturday, BuzzFeed News reported Friday evening. The app is still available on Apple’s App Store. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Both... Continue reading…