Microsoft's Bing Wallpaper app has faced criticism from users who reported seeing full-screen advertisements on their desktops. The controversy centers on wallpapers featuring the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film collections, which include a large 'AVAILABLE NOW' text in the bottom right corner.
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Users argue that while learning about the source of an image or a film is acceptable, large promotional images with direct calls to purchase are intrusive. Despite the app being optional and not integrated into the Windows 11 core settings, critics suggest that cluttering a popular Bing brand element with ads is a strategic mistake.