Motorola's preloaded bloatware hijacks Amazon app for affiliate commissions

Motorola's preloaded bloatware hijacks Amazon app for affiliate commissions

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Motorola has been caught inserting affiliate codes into the Amazon app on its phones, redirecting purchases to generate revenue for the manufacturer. This is a stark reminder that shipping with preloaded software carries real risks—and that hardware makers view your device as a revenue stream first, user experience second.

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