Study reveals the scary amount of personal data apps can collect without your permission. A new study has shown that apps tracking user location data can also infer additional personal information, including personality traits, habits, demographics, and interests.
Read moreShould I ask for INTERNET permission on Android?
No, you shouldn’t ask for INTERNET permission at runtime . INTERNET belongs to the Normal permissions group, which are automatically granted by the system if they’re declared in the Manifest, as mentioned in this document: Normal permissions do not directly risk the user’s privacy.
Read moreIs it safe to give app permissions?
Android allows “normal” permissions — such as giving apps access to the internet — by default. That’s because normal permissions shouldn’t pose a risk to your privacy or your device’s functionality . It’s the “dangerous” permissions that Android requires your permission to use.
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