Sponsored posts - Samsung

[Ytown]

I think these "Best phone for blank network" post are getting pretty shady. If you're not a regular reader and stumbled upon one it would lead you to believe that it is an honest review, and Android Central believed that "insert Samsung Phone" was the best phone on that network, not an advertisement by Samsung. It undermines the integrity of the site not having these labeled as sponsored posts. It makes you wonder what is editorial opinion and what is paid advertisement.

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[albinoblacksheep]

Well, given Samsung's recent dominance in the mobile market, maybe that is the general opinion among users?

 

[Ytown]

I'm judging by the opinions given by the editorial staff during podcasts, reviews, and comments are turned off. Also they were just paid by Samsung to cover their developer conference. It's fine they have to make money, just don't disguise it as a normal post.

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