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Did you actually read beyond the headline?! Google didn't remove the app they contacted CyanogenMod about the app being in violation of TOS because it ‘encourages users to void their warranty’ (a totally valid reason) so they voluntarily removed it to sort things out, probably will need to add a disclaimer or something.

I'm not quite sure what you find so objectionable, or how relevant is you comment here.

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Did you actually read beyond the headline?

"They advised us to voluntarily remove the application, or they would be forced to remove it administratively."

Which is like saying "He wasn't fired, he was just forced to resign".

It's more like leaving when you're asked to instead of being kicked out by the bouncer. It seems pretty clear that it violates the TOS, but I'm sure they'll find another way in.

You're missing the point, the app is in violation of the TOS, the fact that Google is in contact with the CyanogenMod team about the issues means that it's just an adjustment that is required for it to comply. There have been reports about people bricking their deviced with the app, requiring a proper warning would not be out of line.

Yes, and that's because your point is made up. The article makes no mention of them being asked to remove it while sorting things out or "add a disclaimer or something". While it's possible that's actually what happened, it's certainly not mentioned in the article. That's just speculation on your part - which I only called out as you accused fidotron of not reading beyond the headline.

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