Samsung announces discontinuation of ads in mobile apps
Samsung's own mobile app displays ads in the default state, but there was an indication that 'cheap ads are displayed even though it is a high-end terminal' in this advertisement. In response to this situation, Samsung announced on August 17, 2021 that it will abolish mobile in-app advertising.
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Samsung confirms it's removing ads from its stock apps later this year --The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/18/22630332/samsung-ads-default-stock-apps-weather-pay-theme-confirmed
By default, Samsung's original apps for smartphones, 'Samsung Weather,' 'Samsung Pay,' and 'Samsung Theme,' display ads. When the tech site The Verge reviewed Samsung's latest high-end device, the Galaxy S21 Ultra , in January 2021, the app 'shows ads that appear at the bottom of cheap, high-load websites.' I pointed out that as the 'bad point' of the terminal. It is possible to hide in-app ads, but Samsung said that there were many negative opinions not only from consumers but also from employees, Samsung newly added in the mobile app. Announced that it will stop displaying advertisements.
Samsung's in-app advertisement looks like this: The red frame is the advertisement.
'Samsung has decided to eliminate ads on its own apps such as Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme. Updates will be done by the end of this year,' said Yasufumi Roh, president of Samsung's Radio Division. Our priority is to provide a revolutionary mobile experience based on consumer needs and desires. We value user feedback and provide the best possible experience with Galaxy products and services. 'We promise,' he said, adding that the display of ads in the mobile app was the result of exploring growth opportunities, but emphasized listening to the voices of customers and employees.
Samsung hasn't disclosed a specific date and time when in-app ads will be discontinued, but Korean media Yonhap predicts that it will change in the upcoming One UI software update.
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