Motorola has resolved an issue that caused some of its smartphones to redirect users to an affiliate tracking website when attempting to open the Amazon app. The company characterized the behavior as "unintended" and stated it has been "promptly corrected."

The problem was recently discovered by users who noticed their phones were routing them through an intermediate tracking site before launching Amazon's application. This type of redirect typically allows companies to earn commission from purchases made through affiliate programs.

Motorola acknowledged the issue and took action to address it, though the company did not provide details about how the error was initially introduced into their devices. The fix appears to have been implemented across affected phones.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about smartphone manufacturers potentially monetizing user activity through pre-installed software and default behaviors. Affiliate tracking redirects can raise privacy questions as they may collect user data during the routing process.

Motorola's quick response to correct the issue suggests the company recognized the potential user experience and trust implications of the unwanted redirects.