Marques Brownlee says he’s working to dial back the ads.

Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, faced backlash over his new wallpaper app, Panels, due to its high subscription cost ($49.99/year) and concerns over excessive data permissions.

Brownlee acknowledged user feedback, promising to adjust ad frequency for free users and address privacy concerns, clarifying that the app’s data disclosures were broader than intended.

The app, which offers curated wallpapers and shares profits with artists, aims to improve over time, despite criticisms of its design and monetization approach.

    • GreenKnight23@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I got a Note 2 at launch and was showing it off at work to people interested in it.

      someone asked about the background and where I got it. said I took it and left it at that.

      took the pic of the top of my bathroom trashcan while dumping some toxic waste.

      pic is the same trashcan now, like me it’s a bit dented, dirty, and doesn’t open as well as it used to. but, it still works.

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