These days there are so many apps infested with spyware or adware, and it almost seems as if the stores themselves are promoting them in exchange for a cut. And some apps that start off clean get "updated" to include ads and spying. How do you find free apps that aren't infested?
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Runaway1956 on Saturday June 06 2015, @04:50PM
I, uhhhh, have to disagree with you, at least in part. Android really IS a good open source OS. If anything, it's too open. Somewhat like a BSD license, vendors are permitted to bend and stretch Android into any contortions they like. Something got lost along the way, with phones being "locked" into proprietary channels. Sucks - but you CAN root your Android and reinstall to your own liking. Alas - far to many people are uncaring, unknowing, or just can't be bothered - or some combination of the three.