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Why indeed (lemmy.ml)

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[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@feddit.uk 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

yep, a lot of apps are just repackaged chrome running a web page.

which begs the question to companies that require use of the app instead of just having a working website i can use on my copy of chrome/firefox that's already on my phone...

why do you need hardware access to my device?

[–] drawerair@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

1 reason is that they want as much data as possible. They sell the user data. Or they use the user data to improve their targeted advertising. They want more ad clicks.

Re app versus site, many know how to block ads on browsers. With an app, the firm is hoping they can show you ads. Ads can be removed from some apps but the layperson doesn't know.