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This doesn't really seem like a detection issue, but more of a design issue that Google needs to fix. Why is an app able to display ads across the system, even
by 43920 7y ago
This doesn't really seem like a detection issue, but more of a design issue that Google needs to fix. Why is an app able to display ads across the system, even when you aren't running it? And how is it even possible for an app to make itself uninstallable?
- tyingq 7y agoThose are good specific examples that I might have missed. Good point. The PlayStore is a train wreck that takes a lot of percentage of revenue from apps and adds little value in return. Just noting that 45,000 users affected IS NOT the PlayStore failure reference story. It's bigger than that. 10 million uBlock Origin Chrome users are soon to be abandoned due to Google's policies. That's way more interesting, and ties the PlayStore issues to the same Chrome Extension issues. Apple is credibly watching out for their customers. Google is credibly watching out for Google. Pretty much unapologetically with little pushback. Personally frustrating for me as I've been a loyal Android user for a long time. Almost ready to switch to an iPhone, despite my unfamiliarity and the much higher price point. Google should pay attention.
- baroffoos 7y ago>Why is an app able to display ads across the system There is a permission on android called "Draw over other apps" which is disabled by default now when you install the app but the app can open a popup asking you to enable it which android warns you against accepting. The valid use cases for this permission is you could have PIP for videos. Yes its pretty bad but its not like any app can just draw adverts over the screen.