: Always use the Google Play Store for updates.
First, his screen flickered every time he typed. Then, his front-facing camera light stayed on, a tiny green eye watching him even when the app was closed. By midnight, his phone began to vibrate rhythmically, like a heartbeat. He tried to delete the app, but the icon wouldn't budge. Instead, a new notification popped up from an unknown sender within the app.
"Thanks for the invite, Leo. We love what you've done with the place."
Leo knew the risks of third-party downloads, but the allure was too strong. He wanted the ghost mode, the high-res downloads, and the ability to see who unfollowed him in real-time. With a hesitant tap, the download bar began its slow crawl across the screen. "Installing," the phone whispered in white text against a black background.