"Web Apps: The Solution to Unused Phone Apps?"

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"Web Apps: The Solution to Unused Phone Apps?"
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The proliferation of apps has led to companies using them to harvest and monetize personal data, often without users' knowledge or consent. While apps offer convenience, they also pose a risk of data breaches and tracking. Many businesses have rolled out apps due to FOMO, but they are not always necessary or profitable. Companies can get just as much data from good mobile webpages as from a mobile app. The US needs a sweeping federal privacy law to protect consumers' data.

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