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‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners

www.theguardian.com

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‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners

www.theguardian.com

ladfrombrad 🇬🇧@lemdro.idM to

Ask Android@lemdro.idEnglish · 2 days ago

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From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps

cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/8317927

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I’m sick of it even with a smartphone.

Why do I need to sign up on an app to get discounts for fast food? What happened to sending out flyers?

No, they want your data to sell it and spam you with dumb notifications. “It’s Taco o’clock! Come get a Gordita for $7 at Taco Bell!” Stfu

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