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Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you’ after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (www.theverge.com)
submitted 1 month ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, faced backlash over his new wallpaper app, Panels, due to its high subscription cost ($49.99/year) and concerns over excessive data permissions.

Brownlee acknowledged user feedback, promising to adjust ad frequency for free users and address privacy concerns, clarifying that the app's data disclosures were broader than intended.

The app, which offers curated wallpapers and shares profits with artists, aims to improve over time, despite criticisms of its design and monetization approach.

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[–] avieshek@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Here’s his wallpaper: MKBSD

[–] realz@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Calling them underwhelming is an overstatement. I can find at least 50 better ways to burn my money.

[–] avieshek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

basicappleguy.com

This professional guy shares handmade wallpaper for free.

[–] vulgarcynic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

wallbase/wallhaven as well

[–] nutsack@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

looks like shit thanks 🙏👍

[–] mcmacker4@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Whose website is this? Many of these look like Justin Maller's (IG)

[–] PumaStoleMyBluff@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

The highrises are by Chris Hytha, a pretty cool dude whose work I do enjoy.