Warning: 250 Android games overhear your TV program to show ads

About 250 games on Google Play Store include a special type of hidden software by going to the end of the description on Play Store to monitor users' TV viewing habits. This is a warning issued by the New York Times that many people are startled and confused.

This software was developed by a company called Alphonso and the integrated apps are often hidden. Users only know when clicking the Read More button. You can see the game list here.

For example, when you open the Endless 9 * 9 puzzle, you will immediately be asked to grant microphone access and location without explanation. The app developer says they use it to track "TV viewing details" and from what you watch on TV to show relevant ads and game content. However, only users can enable this feature when they enter the Settings area.

Even, some apps still keep track of users right after you've turned them off. Not only is there a version for Android, but some apps also have a version for iOS distributed on the App Store.

There has long been a conspiracy theory that apps like Facebook, game types . eavesdrop on what users say to each other by accessing users' microphones to display ads based on their conversations. they.

This is similar to what the New York Times has just announced. But with Facebook alone, they don't need to do that because they have the data to use much more valuable information obtained by eavesdropping on you.

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