Verizon has reportedly started sending push notifications to customers using iPhones and its My Verizon app to recommend an upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S9.
“Samsung Galaxy S9 is here! Buy now through the app,” the notification reads, as you can see in the screenshot attached to the article. It’s not yet clear who exactly gets this notification, but according to users who turned to Twitter to report it, iPhone owners are the most likely targets, no matter the model they are currently using.
While at first glance it’s somehow funny to see Verizon trying to convert iPhone users, there’s a bigger problem with these push notifications.
Apple itself says in the developer documentation for iOS apps that using notifications for advertising is forbidden and could trigger the removal of the app from the App Store.
“Push Notifications must not be required for the app to function, and should not be used for advertising, promotions, or direct marketing purposes or to send s… (read more)
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