The latest update for the popular Nova Launcher app includes Facebook Ads and Google AdMob.

Compare 8.2.4: https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/698198/

With 8.1.6: https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/673643/

From 2 trackers to 6 trackers. From 30 permissions to 36. And two of the “trackers” are for ad stuff, like Facebook Ads.

I believe the owner also changed. It’s no longer Branch, but something called Instabridge Sweden.

EDIT:

More tracking added. “Moloco”: https://old.reddit.com/r/NovaLauncher/comments/1qq1x9c/deep_dive_nova_launcher_beta_830_the_adtech/

  • limerod@reddthat.comMEnglish
    1·
    10 days ago

    It does have a one time payment option. Either that or getting your data sold. You can’t expect people to develop apps for free without anything in return.

    • boaratio@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      10 days ago

      I have zero problem paying for software, as that’s how I make my living. I don’t expect free updates for life, but I refuse to have everything in my life be a subscription.