Marques Brownlee Faces Backlash Over Panels Wallpaper App
Fans criticize MKBHD's new app for high subscription costs, excessive ads, and privacy concerns.
- Panels, a wallpaper app by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, charges $50/year or $12/month for high-resolution images.
- Users complain about the app's intrusive ads and permissions, including tracking location and activity across apps.
- Brownlee has acknowledged the feedback and promised to reduce data disclosures and ad frequency.
- Critics argue that the app's pricing and execution contradict Brownlee's reputation for high standards in tech reviews.
- Despite the backlash, Brownlee remains committed to improving the app and delivering value to subscribers.