Post ALexQctsn0QHK4kcee by joel@fosstodon.org
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 (DIR) Post #ALexQctsn0QHK4kcee by joel@fosstodon.org
       2022-07-19T19:51:13Z
       
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       So #NovaLauncher is partnering up with Branch.No idea who those guys are but I know that my #Pihole was blocking their domain for some reason...https://novalauncher.com/branch
       
 (DIR) Post #ALexst1ESFJFQDfELg by huntra@mastodon.technology
       2022-07-19T19:56:18Z
       
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       @joel well now im glad i just switched away from nova launcher
       
 (DIR) Post #ALey8ijoRkrYAZ4BX6 by volpeon@mk.vulpes.one
       2022-07-19T19:59:12.342Z
       
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       @joel@fosstodon.org "Branch has a massive database with over 300 billion deep links in apps, and provides a platform for developers to manage and measure these links into their apps. Here's an example (quoted by Nova): A link in an email or social media that a user interacts with and opens in another app is likely a Branch link."- https://www.ghacks.net/2022/07/19/nova-launcher-and-sesame-search-have-been-acquired-by-branch/Oh no
       
 (DIR) Post #ALeySQRIBs8hCzneK0 by rune@mcd.dk
       2022-07-19T20:02:28Z
       
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       @joel huh, blocked in mine too. Must be fairly bad.
       
 (DIR) Post #ALeyjhS2C46OtRNrfc by jessica@mk.absturztau.be
       2022-07-19T20:05:12.044Z
       
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       @joel@fosstodon.org branch is a merketing company
       
 (DIR) Post #ALeypE963zl5k2A5Gy by jessica@mk.absturztau.be
       2022-07-19T20:06:06.955Z
       
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       @joel@fosstodon.org I paid for Niagara a year ago and I've never switched back. It's simply the best so far
       
 (DIR) Post #ALf0cywEyhZ70gR9ii by m2m@indieweb.social
       2022-07-19T20:27:04Z
       
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       @joel Sesame too? It's my search tool.
       
 (DIR) Post #ALfzC4Il1ZAx1qX28m by amartrick24us@mastodon.social
       2022-07-20T07:45:42Z
       
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       @joel https://amartrick24us.blogspot.com/2021/12/must-eat-healthy-foods-during-winter.html
       
 (DIR) Post #ALhLjYcVqj8rhs4n0S by irreticent@mastodon.social
       2022-07-20T23:32:49Z
       
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       @joel after a quick search it seems #Branch.io deals with #marketing, #DeepLinks, #AppAnalytics and other stuff that the #PiHole is designed to block.> "Branch powers #mobileLinks and #crossPlatformMeasurement to more than 3 billion monthly users across the globe, and is a trusted cross-platform marketing, #engagement and measurement solution for over 50,000 apps..."Yeah, no thanks.#RIP #NovaLauncher! #KevinBarry is a  #SellOut. Formal press inquires: press@branch.io
       
 (DIR) Post #ALhLkzBIa7FuNF1oRc by dfloyd888@fosstodon.org
       2022-07-20T23:33:15Z
       
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       @joel That sucks, because I use Nova Launcher on my Android devices, as it is lightweight, does what I need, and isn't burdened with vendor crapware.