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Sid70 · 04-14-2014, 05:25 AM

Dear Android freaks, seriously, why would a news app want my call, storage and accounts info access?
Yeah, and a freaking camera?

MrTrollkien · 04-14-2014, 05:27 AM

For your "security"

EddyTheDog · 04-14-2014, 06:10 AM

How do you think they get all that news?..

Sid70 · 04-14-2014, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

How do you think they get all that news?..

That's what I mean, cus Android freaks always say iOS is fucked.

2MuchMark · 04-14-2014, 06:48 AM

Lol.. for a brief second I was considering switching to Android for my next phone, but nah I'll stick with Apple & iOS.

seeandsee · 04-14-2014, 07:40 AM

they want to catch your selfies

Sid70 · 04-14-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by seeandsee

they want to catch your selfies

I'm gonna be on CNN!!

geedub · 04-14-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Lol.. for a brief second I was considering switching to Android for my next phone, but nah I'll stick with Apple & iOS.

It's cute you think they're any different.

mineistaken · 04-14-2014, 09:08 AM

So if I create an app that request things from you instead of blaming me you would blame android?

EddyTheDog · 04-14-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

So if I create an app that request things from you instead of blaming me you would blame android?

They do have a certain amount 'editorial' control over what ends up on Google Play Store - People take it for granted that Google have thoroughly vetted the apps - I know I am guilty of that myself...

Scott McD · 04-14-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by geedub

It's cute you think they're any different.

My thoughts exactly...Hilarious!

Sid70 · 04-14-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

So if I create an app that request things from you instead of blaming me you would blame android?

You've missed the thread idea entirely.

mineistaken · 04-14-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sid70

You've missed the thread idea entirely.

Idea is that you should not give that many permissions to any apps.
If you are saying that google play should not allow apps like that to be listed - that would be good idea as well.

mineistaken · 04-14-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

My thoughts exactly...Hilarious!

Indeed, crapple sheep automatically assume that their end is better, because... well because its apple and it's amazing amazing

Sid70 · 04-14-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

Idea is that you should not give that many permissions to any apps.
If you are saying that google play should not allow apps like that to be listed - that would be good idea as well.

I posted that because a lot of Android users are bashing iOS while the Android app is definitely asking for more then it needs to have access to.
And yes, correct.

DWB · 04-14-2014, 05:25 PM

Imagine the data these apps harvest. This is why they can sell companies who don't make money for millions, and in some cases billions, of dollars. It's all about the data.

phypon · 04-17-2014, 06:19 PM

Okay, Sid. I spent a little bit of time over the last couple of days writing an app JUST FOR YOU! Look for dVasive by LFCubed on the google play store. It will alert you when your camera or microphone are in use. ;)

nico-t · 04-18-2014, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

Lol.. for a brief second I was considering switching to Android for my next phone, but nah I'll stick with Apple & iOS.

because apple doesnt do this, right?

"it just works!"
"the screen is perfect for doing everything with your thumb"
Or any other commercial slogan apple zombies love to repeat.

Simon · 04-18-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DWB

Imagine the data these apps harvest. This is why they can sell companies who don't make money for millions, and in some cases billions, of dollars. It's all about the data.

"If you're not paying for it, you're not the customer, you're the product being sold."

If you love something, set it free ... then monetize the fuck out of it.

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