Android Is the Internet Explorer of Phones, iPhone Users Say in Ad Debate

guest · Jan 5, 2020

Android Is the Internet Explorer of Phones, iPhone Users Say in Ad Debate
Full-screen ads keeping iPhone users away from Android
January 5, 2020
https://news.softpedia.com/news/and...es-iphone-users-say-in-ad-debate-528753.shtml

“I’m glad Apple doesn’t allow full screen ads from outside of apps,” the title of a thread on Reddit reads, with the original poster explaining that they inspected a claimed “phone booster” app on their aunt’s Android phone, only to discover this was the culprit of several full-screen ads.

Lots of iPhone users chimed in to confirm that Android is crippled with fake booster apps that make it to the Google Play store just to spam users with full-screen ads.
This is a method that ill-intended developers use to generate revenue, forcing users to see and click ads displayed on their devices.

“[It’s] almost like Android is the Internet Explorer of phones,” one user says.
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The Android malware struggle
Internet Explorer, which was Microsoft’s default Windows browser before being replaced by Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, was often targeted by adware, pop-up ads, and malware by malicious downloads and browser hijackers.

Google’s own figures, on the other hand, indicate that downloads from the Google Play Store are increasingly more secure, with apps installed from outside the store remaining a major threat.
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Beyonder · Jan 5, 2020

At this point, I don't see why the average person would want to pay almost 1000 € for a phone. To have the privilege of not being fooled into downloading booster apps?

Brummelchen · Jan 5, 2020

there is nothing to boost on android phones even task managers are very questionable in its value.
but like any computer it has benefit to clean it up from time to time, either backup/move or delete. (here: total commander+lan-plugin <> network storage)

yesterday some1 asked for adguard on iOS, only PRO available for Safari - thats really poor.

Minimalist · Jan 5, 2020

I somewhat agree with title. But to me that's logical since it's developed by company that makes most money from ads.

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