Twitter is now spy on other applications that you download to your phone!

Twitter is now spy on other applications that you download to your phone! -

Twitter were concerned about their decline user base who are thinking about how they can attract new users, encourage inactive users back and of course, generate more money -. which let's face it, is the main reason behind this great new idea

Therefore, it is the boffins at Twitter decided to do? Well, they decided they poke their curious noses in your Android and iOS smartphones so they can see the other applications you've downloaded. Twitter called the data they collect from you, the "Graphic app" that helps to "build a more personalized experience for you on Twitter." By monitoring the applications installed on your device, they will be able to content that they hope to be directing of interest to you, and suggest "who to follow" people with similar interests, or users who have the same apps you.

of course, this also includes improving ad targeting will be stolen leads to your diet; tailor made ads based on the games you play, your tastes, the applications you have, people you follow, and your interaction with other tweets.

Keen to gather new users under their wings, new "snapshot Twitter timeline" feature will be less intimidating for new users, showing them interesting content before they started to Twitter or follow other Tweeters.

those beaked recently stated that "we collect the list of applications you have Installed. We do not collect data within applications. "How refreshing to hear that they are honest and frank they make money from us!

But it is still quite scary, and you can have applications that you prefer others people not know.

good news because you can withdraw!

If you have not already turned on "limit ad tracking" on iOS or chose to "opt out of ads based on interests" on Android, the good news is that you can always turn it off, if you wish.

Android

1. Once you are logged in to your Twitter account, tap the overflow icon

2. Tap Settings

3. Press the handle you want to adjust, for example, @nicolaHMA

4. scroll down the list until you reach the section Other and here will " Tailor Twitter based on my applications ." Uncheck this box

iOS

1. 1. Once you are in the Twitter app, go to Me tab and tap the gear icon
2. 2. tap Settings
3. 3. tap the account you want to set an example @hidemyass!
4. 4. Under Privacy, you will see " Tailor Twitter based on my applications ." Uncheck this box

Many of us download applications that we rarely use, so that Twitter could potentially gather a ton of useless information, and if you use a VPN, which changes your IP address, you also inhibits their ability to collect accurate statistics that will not put a smile on their face or the advertisers!

What do you think of the new idea of ​​Twitter?

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