Marques Brownlee says he’s working to dial back the ads.

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.

      • @GamocEnglish
        21•3 months ago

        So it makes sense to spend $50 a year on some pictures of those things that are already photographed?

        I’m not sure how many times the things you’re taking a picture of has been photographed matters even slightly.

      • @CoolGirl586English
        7•3 months ago

        So? Photography is fun. My photos don’t exist until I take them.