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Vaping-Related Mobile Apps Available in the Google Play Store After the Apple Ban: Content Review.

Meredith C MeachamErin A VogelJohannes Thrul
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2020)
The majority of vaping-related apps in the Google Play Store had features either to help users continue vaping, such as information for modifying devices, or to maintain interest in vaping. Few apps were for controlling device settings or assisting with quitting smoking or vaping. Assuming that these Google Play Store apps were similar in content to the Apple App Store apps that were removed, it appears that Apple's ban would have a minimal effect on people who vape with the intention of quitting smoking or who are seeking information about safer vaping via mobile apps.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • mental health
  • health information