• A controversy around a preinstalled app on some Samsung devices has erupted again. • According to the claims, AppCloud, powered by an Israeli-founded startup, allegedly allows the installation of spyware on users’ devices. • The service is designed to suggest popular third-party apps on affordable Samsung phones. • However, since AppCloud cannot be uninstalled, it is raising concerns about user privacy.

Samsung has found itself at the center of controversy over an app that’s pre-installed on some of its affordable devices shipped in certain parts of the world. The app, named “AppCloud,” enables recommendations for third-party apps when you set up or update a new Galaxy A, M, or F series device. While it has been considered an inconvenience, the app’s ties to Israel have stirred up

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