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Some free android apps do not have advertisements, while others do. Adware is free software that has advertisements for other products and services displayed within the app that you see while you use the app. They connect to the Internet, using your data, and update the advertisements. The more aggressive ones collect data about you from your device memory and send it back to companies that use that data. Finally, the most aggressive adware actually downloads and installs trial apps onto your device without your permission.There is also "Lookout Security launched its free Ad Network Detector" but it does not flag apps that exhibit aggressive ad serving. "The intent of this product is to clarify for users the behaviour of applications that display ads," said Derek Halliday, senior product manager for security at San Francisco-based Lookout. "And two, to show users what privacy and information collection apps and their ad networks are doing. We're trying to provide transparency."There is also "Lookout Security launched its free Ad Network Detector" but it does not flag apps that exhibit aggressive ad serving. "''The intent of this product is to clarify for users the behaviour of applications that display ads," said Derek Halliday, senior product manager for security at San Francisco-based Lookout. "And two, to show users what privacy and information collection apps and their ad networks are doing. We're trying to provide transparency.''"=== Android Phone's Notification Area Ads ===If you have installed an adware app using push ads, you may see behavior described by Android user as follows, "''In my notification bar (where phone signal, etc. is) a green plus symbol will appear. When i bring down my notification menu it's suggesting to download an app.''" This person installed something from Google Play containing push ads. It was advertised as a free app with no mention of using push ads. One remedy is to install an app such as "Airpush detector" or "Addons Detector". They can identify which app has those plug-ins. There are some new apps reported to block ads from going to your phone even if you have adware installed. One is known as Adaway but should be used with caution.source: The Spicy Gadgematics [http://www.thespicygadgematics.com/2012/01/remove-android-phones-notification-area.html Remove Android Phone's Notification Area Ads Quickly - Airpush].