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CyanogenMod app store in the works, to accommodate banned Android apps

CyanogenMod app store in the works, to accommodate banned Android apps

Posted: 23 Jan 2012, 01:56, by Nick T.

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CyanogenMod app store in the works, to accommodate banned Android apps

To launch an app store dedicated to banned Android applications – that was the idea that Koushik Dutta, a CyanogenMod contributor, threw on the table a couple of weeks ago. And did the crowd love it? You bet! The proposition has accumulated pages of positive feedback on Koush's G+ page, which is why team CyanogenMod has already rolled up its sleeves and started working on bringing the idea to life.

The submission page for the CyanogenMod app store

The CyanogenMod App Store, or whatever its final name is going to be, will be a place where emulators, visual voicemail apps, tethering software, root tools, and the likes will be available despite being thrown out of the Android Market for one reason or another. It will also have a selection of app that are tailored for use on rooted devices. And in case you are wondering, no, running CyanogenMod on your smartphone or tablet will not be a requirement for having access to the said app store. However, it will most likely come bundled along with the custom ROM.

Of course, not all of the software available in the CyanogenMod app store will be free of charge. But then again, CyanogenMod is a project with over a million followers, and none of them is required to pay anything to use the popular aftermarket ROM. At the same time, supporting it is getting tougher due to the increased server requirements, among other reasons. That is why a portion of the profit made from the aforementioned app store will go towards funding CyanogenMod.

At this time, we don't really know when the CyanogenMod app store is expected to launch, but we will definitely be keeping an eye on the project.

source: Koushik Dutta (Google+) (1) & (2) via The Verge

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1. Owlet posted on 23 Jan 2012, 03:11 8 0

Excellent idea! I know I'll be shopping their.

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2. The_Miz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 03:32 2 12

Yeah, nothing like a black market of Android apps. These apps are banned for a reason, but hey, go on ahead and turn your expensive phone into a paperweight.

3. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 23 Jan 2012, 03:35 9 3

Funny because the same thing happens the your iPhone when you hold it.

4. p0rkguy posted on 23 Jan 2012, 03:59 3 2

That's why Cydia has both banned and unbanned apps from the App Store, hell they're basically all free. That's every app on iOS for free right? Might as well turn that expensive paperweight into expensive oxygen.

10. remixfa posted on 23 Jan 2012, 06:57 1 1

you have never heard of Cydia, have you Mizzy? This is a hacker's store, not a Chinese knock off store filled with viruses. Those already exist.. for both iOS and android.

17. The_Miz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 14:11 0 2

I've heard of Cydia, but unlike Android where you have to root to get to customize your phone, I don't need to do that for iPhone to enjoy it.

20. p0rkguy posted on 23 Jan 2012, 16:52 1 0

No... I think you have it the other way around.
Unlike iOS where you have to jailbreak to get to customize your phone, I don't need to do that on Android to enjoy it.
Funny thing is how majority of iOS users with Cydia get it just to get free apps, which is basically sticking it to Apple while majority of Android users who root do it in order to unlock features made by carriers which is sticking it to carriers.

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22. protozeloz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 21:02 1 0

Is The mitz fake one anyways. Its not like he knows what's he talking about. He just trolls

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5. The_Miz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 04:11 1 12

This has nothing to do with Apple. But I guess you two have to find someway to justify your phones not being on par with the iPhone.

7. protozeloz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 05:18 8 2

Don't you get tired of being wrong? And looking dumb in front of the internet?

13. EclipseGSX posted on 23 Jan 2012, 11:40 2 0

apparently not, gotta give him props for trying to keep up his troll image yo

16. The_Miz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 14:10 1 1

Wrong about what? Oh absolutely nothing.

21. protozeloz posted on 23 Jan 2012, 20:59 1 0

Lol do your homework kid ;) come back wen your comments are less boring

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6. Son_Do posted on 23 Jan 2012, 04:24 2 0

Maybe they should change the name to "Black Market"

8. speckledapple posted on 23 Jan 2012, 06:29 2 0

i like the idea of an app store to continue the support for such a great after market solution just as long as banned apps that are harmful are not going to find this as a safe haven for nonsense.

9. rob5150 posted on 23 Jan 2012, 06:32 1 0

at&t deems they don't want a certain app available on the market for your phone. It does not show up in your market. That same exact app may be available on Verizon's or t-mobiles app store. Now with a cyanogen store you could download that app from a reliable source. Otherwise you need to find the .apk on some download site somewhere and hope it doesn't have malware inside it.