Verizon To Roll Out Spyware App on All Android Phones Soon?

[pwscott]

Article on Verizon Plan to track apps, location, and more....

This is an ugly turn thanks to the congress (intentional lower case disrespect).

 

[drusum]

Just disable the app

 

[Dngrsone]

Not surprising, but troubling indeed.

Not much we can do about it, except vote in a bunch of libertarians come 2018 and 2020.

Or drop completely of the grid.

...Okay, maybe pay-as-you-go burner phones...

 

[WallaceD]

The original post has been updated.

From the article:

UPDATE: We have received additional information from Verizon and based on that information we are withdrawing this post while we investigate further. Here is the statement from Kelly Crummey, Director of Corporate Communications of Verizon: "As we said earlier this week, we are testing AppFlash to make app discovery better for consumers. The test is on a single phone – LG K20 V – and you have to opt-in to use the app. Or, you can easily disable the app. Nobody is required to use it. Verizon is committed to your privacy. Visit Privacy Policies | Verizon to view our Privacy Policy."