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Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you’ after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (www.theverge.com)
submitted 8 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee 14 points 8 months ago

Wow I had no idea the subscription was that much. He mentioned it in a video without saying the price and I still wouldn't do it.

[–] 0x0@programming.dev 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My phone has a camera... i can set photos as wallpapers...

[–] avieshek@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Here’s his wallpaper: MKBSD

[–] realz@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Calling them underwhelming is an overstatement. I can find at least 50 better ways to burn my money.

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[–] nutsack@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

looks like shit thanks 🙏👍

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[–] YeetPics@mander.xyz 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I hear you, but I hear the money counter MORE

[–] BruceTwarzen@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago

I hear you, but it was worth a try.

[–] Mojave@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Homie spreads apple propaganda like aids, he's an awful tech influencer

[–] TORFdot0@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago

MKBD covers all major manufacturers at this point. Unless you want him to say that Apple sucks, don’t see what the complaint is?

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

What? He’s in the pocket of all the major OEMs. He’s had zero credibility for years because of this, but he’s never been more deferential to Apple than he has been to Samsung or Google.

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[–] franiis@lemmy.world 7 points 8 months ago

I think I would like the idea (and at first this my understanding) if you could buy one wallpaper for $1 (or a pack of few for $3) and the 70-90% would go to the artist. Also app would have to limit tracking to just some basic stuff. I know you can get wallpapers free, but supporting something that looks great on your screen would be a nice option.

Of course subscription service for this is mad.

[–] 108@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Haven’t watched him in forever. Has he reached full money grab?

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