What a glorious day

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    2 years ago

    I wanted to try Boost then saw the data collection and noped out.

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      2 years ago

      It’s literally less than most cups of coffee to correct that issue forever. Ad supported software is standard practice for the last 20+ years, having the option to cheaply opt out of it completely is actually uncommon and shouldn’t be completely glossed over like it doesn’t matter.

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        2 years ago

        I’m glad you enjoy it. I’m not going to gatekeep what apps people use.

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      2 years ago

      That’s bog standard admob. If you have ANY app with ads on your phone you have already agreed to all of that so it’s moot.

      I just paid for it the moment I bought it because I want to support Ruben. Fantastic dev overall, anytime I had an issue with the reddit version he personal would respond and either patch it himself or already have an answer

      The paid version doesn’t have admob library

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      Yeah I’m more than willing to pay for apps, but I hate spyware. I wish instead of ads there was just like a $5-10 price, or a subscription of like $2 a month or something along those lines. (Idk what the actual cost to develop the app is, I’m just spitballing prices)

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      2 years ago

      Ppl said the same about Sync but I’m still using it after using my play credit to pay for the ad free version 🤷🏻‍♂️

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      2 years ago

      Lol I’m sure you have an app on your phone that does worse

      Hell, Android itself probably does worse lmao

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    2 years ago

    Quick curious question.

    Yesterday, my Android phone showed that Boost was installed by auto-scrolling to my 3rd home screen where there was space, but I didn’t ask to install it. What could’ve caused this to happen?

    Pixel 6 Pro, Android 13

    I use base Sync for Lemmy

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      “Other people have opinions ew”

      That’s bog standard admob. If you have ANY app with ads on your phone you have already agreed to all of that so it’s moot. For you to say it’s obscene levels is hilarious because no, that’s just admob. Many apps have way worse, all this is just, again, the basic Google analytics bullshit that’s already happening on your phone if you have Google software installed.

      I just paid for it the moment I bought it because I want to support Ruben. Fantastic dev overall, anytime I had an issue with the reddit version he personal would respond and either patch it himself or already have an answer

      The paid version doesn’t have the admod library