Motorola phones have started hijacking the Amazon app to insert affiliate codes [Video]
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Motorola phones are reportedly hijacking the Amazon app to insert affiliate codes, a situation that has raised concerns among users. This behavior appears to stem from an update to the Smart Feed app, which is pre-installed on many Motorola devices. Users can disable the Smart Feed app to prevent this redirection, though the reasons behind this unusual behavior remain unclear.
- ▪Motorola phones have started redirecting users from the Amazon app to inject affiliate codes.
- ▪This issue is linked to an update of the Smart Feed app, which is pre-loaded on many Motorola devices.
- ▪Users can disable the Smart Feed app to stop the redirection, with no immediate impact on their device.
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