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They make amazing phones, but yes, their software overlay is trash, IMO. I have a Samsung TV too and don't have it connected to the network so I don't have to d
by burnte 6y ago
They make amazing phones, but yes, their software overlay is trash, IMO. I have a Samsung TV too and don't have it connected to the network so I don't have to deal with the smart TV crap.
- bitlevel 6y agoSamsung's site selling Ads to those who buy them states clearly that TV's, Phones and Tablets are all monitored and viable options for delivery of ads, and the accurate determination of those who use them. See for yourself: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/ https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/
- ficklepickle 6y agoTheir privacy policy is terrifying. They can access anything on a Samsung device. Some highlights: When you purchase a Samsung product, create a Samsung Account or register for or use a Service, you may provide us with personal information such as: -information you store on your device, such as photos, contacts, text logs, touch interactions, settings and calendar information -recordings of your voice when you use voice commands to control a Service or contact our Customer Service team -location data, including (1) the precise geolocation of your device if you consent to the collection of this data and (2) information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers that may be transmitted to us when you use certain Services. https://www.samsung.com/us/account/privacy-policy/ https://www.samsung.com/us/account/privacy-policy/
- simooooo 6y agoHardware is nice but the software is a minefield of dark UI patterns. I think my S8+ had 10 or more prompts I had to reject to not have my data absolutely scooped up. Still found it syncin photos to some cloud service