What happened Peel Smart Remote?

Updated on June 7th: Following the announcement of these discoveries, the "Peel Smart Remote" mobile application was removed from Google Play. … Because applications' update is not automatic on all Android devices, millions of users running the former version of the app are still currently exposed.

Is Peel Remote malware?

The Peel Smart Remote TV Guide, an app with over 100 million installs, has been misusing permissioned functionality and aggressively advertising to its users.

What is Peel Remote on my Samsung?

2020. The Peel Smart Remote Application is an application that turns your smart phone or tablet into a TV remote. The app uses the IR Blaster of your device, so devices not equipped with that feature will not be able to use all of Peel Smart Remote's functions. Peel lets you find the perfect TV show for you!

Can I Uninstall Peel Remote from Samsung?

Go to App setting in your Android smartphone settings menu. Look for “Peel Remote app” in the App Manager. If the “Uninstall” button is available, select it to delete Peel remote app from your device.

Does Peel Remote still work?

With the right phone, the Peel Smart Remote for Android can take care of both of those problems. The app works with smartphones that have an infrared, or IR, blaster in them, such as the Samsung Galaxy line.

Is there an IR blaster app?

Many Android phones come with an embedded infrared “blaster” that uses the same technology as old-school remotes. All you need to do is download a universal remote app like AnyMote Smart IR Remote, IR Universal Remote or Galaxy Universal Remote to use your phone to control any device that receives an IR signal.

Who owns Peel Remote?

CEO Thiru Arunachalam Peel Smart Remote was launched in 2009 by current CEO Thiru Arunachalam and co-founder Bala Krishnan, who serves as chief product officer.