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Native apps allow Google to collect much more information than they can via the browser. They also allow for a wider range of advertising opportunities.
by simple_phrases 8y ago
Native apps allow Google to collect much more information than they can via the browser. They also allow for a wider range of advertising opportunities.
- phkahler 8y agoExcept for people who won't put up with advertising in native apps.
- joshfraser 8y agoThey don't need to show you ads in their apps. They just use them to collect your data, like where you are every moment of every day and use that data to better target ads.
- BartBoch 8y agoAndroid and Google Search are completely different Google departments. They will fight for the audience as long as they won't directly compete with each other. Board can see this as a widening audience, cementing presence and reaching new markets. It's in the best interest of Google Search and Chrome to push browser apps ahead.
- simple_phrases 8y agoAdblocking on phones requires infinitely more hoops to jump through than using a browser adblocker does.
- mnm1 8y agoBased on the number of Windows 10 users, that's a very small percentage of users indeed.
- movedx 8y agoGoogle's services are incredibly convenient and well made, and you may be assuming people will give up those conveniences. That's a big assumption and I think it wont pan out that way.