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  1. Rob

    Ads on AndroidForums.com

    The ads have gotten to be so overkill... so I killed them all. No ads on AF until further notice. When we add them back, we'll focus more on: Non-intrusive affiliate links to recommended products A select few thoughtfully placed ads As we rebrand the site, I'm supremely interested in...
  2. CliffJ

    How to disable ads

    Hello! Could you please let me know if it's possible to block ads on a Samsung Galaxy? I've noticed that my phone receives ads from unfamiliar websites. Is there a way to disable ads in the phone settings, and if so, how can I do it?
  3. AugieTN

    5 Second Ads On Grocery Doors

    Ads on doors ‘You got to sit through a 5-second ad break’: Kroger shopper calls out new digital ads that block what’s inside fridge doors
  4. I

    Good smartphone under 400 USD with headphone jack?

    I'm so tired of looking for a phone. Googled smartphone forum and found this place. Can you guys help with this? What's a good smartphone with: 1. Good display with low PWM 2. Headphone jack 3. NO ADS in the system (like in Xiaomi phones) So hard to find a decent one it's insane. Don't care...
  5. Cao Van Thanh

    [APP][4.0+][Free] Adware Hunter - Popup Ad Detector & Find Cause

    Ad popup shows on screen? Use this app to find which is cause Device always show ad popup? This app can help you to fix Adware Hunter Is a small tool that helps you to find what is the app/adware that cause of popups on your screen. Adware Hunter is completely free and be updated based on...
  6. Android News

    Google offers more control over ads

    Google has released more tools to give you control over ads you see in their apps and on partner apps and websites. You can now mute "reminder ads" which companies will often send or show you, for those times when they annoy you about buying a product you once looked at when you're no longer...
  7. Android News

    Facebook will be bringing ads to Facebook Messenger

    Facebook has confirmed that there are plans to bring ads to Facebook Messenger, but there's no mention as to when this will be coming.
  8. Android News

    Burger King's Google Home commercial won an advertising award

    The Burger King commercial which triggered everyone's Google Home won an advertising award for the Grand Prix in the Direct category at the Cannes Lions.
  9. Android News

    Latest Galaxy S8 ad from Samsung calls it infinitely amazing

    Samsung has just uploaded a new ad to their YouTube channel for the Galaxy S8. The ad is titled Infinitely Amazing and features the camera, Bixby, smart home features and more.
  10. Android News

    Facebook's advertising revenue in 2016 grew by 57%

    Facebook has released its 2016 annual report which revealed its daily active users grew by 18% (1.23 billion). The report also revealed that the company's advertising revenue grew by 57%, bringing the company $26.8 billion in ad revenue.
  11. A

    Help Ad malware..?

    Please help i have been gettin this ads.. It has been bugging me out and it's annoying because it redirects me to settings and app store.. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ALMOST A WEEK NOW, STILL NO ANSWERs.
  12. Android News

    Google shows how they fought bad ads in 2016

    Google's latest blog post gives a breakdown on their progress in fighting bad ads in 2016. Their efforts included removing misleading ads, banning ads for services which prove harmful for consumers, ads that trick you into clicking something by appearing as a system alert, and ads for illegal...
  13. N

    Help Ads on phone, they gave me an option to opt out, but...

    Help, I got ads yesterday on my phone and I get them ranging from banners, to taking up the whole screen. Its on every app including the homescreen. I got a banner today that said "Opt out" beneath it, I cliked on it and it pretty much said this "Download opt-out app or Opt out manually" for...
  14. Android News

    Instagram will begin showings within Stories

    Instagram will be showing more ads via the Stories feature. Users will be able to skip the ads and will appear in between Stories.
  15. Android News

    Facebook wants to put ads in the middle of videos

    A new leak says that Facebook is planning on implementing ads to be shown midway through played videos.
  16. Android News

    Motorola takes shots at Samsung and Apple in latest ad

    Motorola has a new ad for the Moto Z. It shows a focus group being tricked into thinking the Moto Z is an iPhone prototype. After revealing it's actually a Moto Z, the group comes away impressed that companies other than Apple are making innovations. The ad invites people to "Skip the Sevens,"...
  17. N

    Help Ads pop up whenever I open my phone .

    Every time I open my phone an ad pops up Here are some images.
  18. M

    Help Android Phone constantly showing ADS and Nuisances

    Hi. I would like to ask for help on this. This has been going since I downloaded an APK file from the internet. I installed it, yet I uninstalled it after feeling paranoid. A few weeks later, my phone started to open my browser (Mozilla Firefox, btw) and redirect me into an ad site. (I think it...
  19. Android News

    Verizon is looking to add more bloatware to their phones

    A new report suggests Verizon is now courting partners for new brand apps to put on their phone. The apps would earn Verizon $1 to $2 per phone sold. It's not clear if Verizon has any new partners for this new phase.
  20. Android News

    Facebook Messenger bots can now send advertisements

    Facebook's Messenger bots were originally situated for customer service scenarios, however the Facebook has changed their policy to allow businesses to use bots for advertisement. If you don't want to get advertisements from bots then you're completely free to opt out of the feature.
  21. Android News

    Samsung's latest ad hypes the Olympic Games

    Samsung's latest ad celebrates the ability to knock down barriers in today's world. To that effect, the ad shows the first Olympic team from South Sudan to compete in the big games that will happen in Rio. The Gear IconX wireless headset is used with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by an athlete...
  22. Android News

    Samsung gets Danny Glover to star in their latest ad

    Samsung has a new Samsung Galaxy S7 ad out. This one stars Danny Glover in a spot that stresses the importance of time. It features a tiny plot line that shows how crucial time can be in dire situations, and how you don't want to be stuck with a phone that can't keep up with you.
  23. Android News

    Facebook now tracks if you visit a store because of an ad you saw

    Online ads are always evolving, and now Facebook is doing something more with their platform. The company now lets businesses see if someone visited their actual physical retail store after that user saw an ad for the store on Facebook. Facebook says all the data is anonymous and is only used...
  24. Android News

    Google Maps will now drop branded pins when searching for sponsored businesses

    Google has introduced a new ad format. It targets Google Maps, and it lets advertisers place their logo as the icon for a pin on the map instead of the default pin we're used to. The format also allows you to see a richer search result for those places, including a list of stock that the store has.
  25. Android News

    Samsung Gear VR ad shows how a dad can capture a 360-degree concert for his teenage daughter

    Samsung has released a new ad for the Samsung Gear VR. A dad apparently won't let his daughter go to a concert due to being sick, so he instead goes to the concert to record it with a Samsung Gear 360 camera. The daughter later enjoys the concert on her Samsung Gear VR.