The popular Mac app 'Bartender' has been acquired by a new, unknown developer, raising significant concerns among users due to a lack of transparency. Reports from sources such as MacRumors and 9to5mac indicate that the new ownership has introduced a shady certificate replacement and invasive telemetry, which has led to a loss of trust. Users have expressed their dissatisfaction, with some considering uninstalling the app. This situation highlights the need for more curation and oversight of app stores, as noted by appleinsider.
Popular Mac App Bartender's New Owner Has Burnt Years of Good-Will With a Lack of Transparency https://t.co/v21hBd4Zki
Popular app Bartender was quietly bought, and a shady certificate replacement, insertion of invasive telemetry, and a lack of transparent responses by the new owners has shaken confidence. By @mike_wuerthele https://t.co/7gXJtgFapj
PSA: Bartender Mac App Under New Ownership, But Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns // Lesson 837 on why we need even more curation and oversight of app stores, not less. https://t.co/wagemQ41Dv
Popular Mac app 'Bartender' acquired by new unknown developer https://t.co/9rrHfyBBEV by @filipeesposito
Even if the Mac Bartender new owners aren’t sketchy data thieves, they sure are acting like it. Time to uninstall. So long, old friend. https://t.co/lUUvBRZwzN
PSA: Bartender Mac App Under New Ownership, But Lack of Transparency Raises Concerns https://t.co/j49rV2fkjQ
Ever since McAfee was fully taken over by a private equity firm a couple of years ago, the relentless, intrusive upselling by their antivirus software has become unbearable. Time to change brands. PE for the loss, again.