It also appears that the connection with Amazon Prime Video may offer the opportunity for some content to rotate onto IMDb TV for limited-time free streaming.
For instance, in October the service was featuring thrillers like Shutter Island and Zodiac in honor of Halloween. While you may not have access to new releases with this service, you will be able to see some critically acclaimed films and actors. The available movie titles rotate often, but some films able to be streamed at the time of this writing include:. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of television series I recognized. Within that effort, there appears to be a focus on animated and short-form talk show formats.
Now that you know what content you can find on the service, I wanted to give you a better idea of what the user experience is like. The commercial breaks were typically 90 seconds at a time. My experience was often four advertisements per break, with the commercials alternating between 15 and 30 second spots.
For your typical half-hour television shows, I noticed that the experience varied a little bit. The real developer would simply issue a sale, not release a separate download. Some malicious or spam apps sneak things by you through the terms and conditions. These sneaky developers know that most people will click "Accept" without reading. So they get you to consent to data mining, data sharing, pop-ups, and all kinds of other things.
The solution is to read carefully. If the app presents you with terms and conditions when you open it, read them. If it's too hard to understand, try using a plain-language translator like Rewordify.
If it's still too dense, you might be better off just closing it and uninstalling. Apps that want you to agree to a lot of extra stuff might be trying to steal your data. Be especially cautious if they don't seem interested in helping you understand why they need it. Your personal data is valuable and worth your time to protect. These steps can also save you trouble with spam advertising.
With just a moment or two of reading and some common sense, you can feel confident in your downloads. But apps aren't the only ways malicious developers can access your data. Make sure you perform regular phone maintenance, and use a good virus-scanner! Do these quick checks on your Android phone to make sure your privacy and security are never compromised. Natalie Stewart is a writer for MakeUseOf. She first became interested in technology in college and developed a passion for media writing in university.
Natalie's focus is on tech that is accessible and easy to use, and she loves apps and devices that make life simpler for everyday people. Share Share Tweet Email. Natalie Stewart 66 Articles Published. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our newsletter for tech tips, reviews, free ebooks, and exclusive deals! Click here to subscribe.
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Family Sharing With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app. Many of them will have websites. You can also see which other apps they've developed. Major publishers of the most popular games, for example, aren't going to put out malicious apps.
It's also safest to stick with the most well-known platforms, like the ones associated with your phone's operating system. They have systems in place to evaluate apps before they go up for sale, as well as quickly identify and remove malicious ones. When you have chosen an app -- no matter what kind it is -- look at the permissions that it requires before you download.
Some apps will request permission to see your location, information about the phone calls you make, or the ability to read and write to your SD card.
Carefully consider whether the app actually needs to do whatever it's asking. An app that helps you locate restaurants nearby would need to know your location, but should an app that helps you create lists? I say "request" but in reality, the app is telling you what it will do and it's up to you to either take it or leave it. Check the sidebar for some of the most common permissions.
If you follow these basic steps, you should be able to avoid the most malicious apps and make sure the ones you already have are safe. There are more than different types of permissions, and many apps ask for more permissions than they actually need. Even worse, most people don't know what they mean. Here's a list of just a few of the most common:. I was late to the game in terms of smartphones, so when I finally got one I felt a bit overwhelmed when it came to installing apps.
Recommendations from friends helped, and the first thing I did was install some highly touted security software.
Free apps are always my favorites, but I've come across more than one that sounds good in terms of what it can do, but it had horrible reviews with complaints about the permissions. Luckily I've never gotten burnt by a malicious app, but I know people who have. I'd like to think that most app developers are just trying to make a good product and make money, but as with most things there are always a few bad eggs.
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