Microsoft Bing Wallpaper App Replaces Some Users' Desktops with Harry Potter Ads
Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app has been making headlines recently for its beautiful desktop backgrounds. However, some users have taken to Reddit and Microsoft's own forums to complain about their wallpaper being replaced with a fullscreen ad for a collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
The ad-filled wallpaper is not just any ordinary image. It specifically promotes the 11-film collection, with the lower-right corner of the image displaying 'AVAILABLE NOW' in all caps.
This move has sparked debate about what constitutes an advertisement on Windows 11. While Microsoft has been promoting popular movies and Xbox games through Bing Wallpaper, this latest development is seen as a more intrusive form of advertising.
Users are concerned that if Microsoft needs to monetize the app, it should do so without cluttering the images with promotional content. The Bing Wallpaper app is one of the few parts of the Bing brand that has received positive feedback from users, and this move may tarnish its reputation.