Also, fuck xfinity and their BS. Can’t even change wifi password without downloading an app.

  • shami1kemi1@sopuli.xyz
    22·
    1 year ago

    Non-cynical answer: better integration with the service due to being a bespoke application. Maybe some perceived security.

    Cynical answer: advertisement and spyware.

    • hotspur@lemmy.mlEnglish
      20·
      1 year ago

      Also to trap people in their ecosystem/walled garden due to annoyance of having to transition out.