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Being a Spotify user on iOS, I didn't expect much change from the new privacy policy they had released. The OS doesn't permit apps to access the camera roll, mi
by jhgg 11y ago
Being a Spotify user on iOS, I didn't expect much change from the new privacy policy they had released. The OS doesn't permit apps to access the camera roll, microphone, location services or contacts without explicit permission. Which is essentially what Daniel is re-stating here, for those who are freaking out/forgot. But I guess it's good to state this, because the desktop apps are a bit less sandboxed (aside from the one that runs in the browser). Also, the revised privacy policy could have been written/worded better. I feel like there was just a significant disconnect between the legal and PR teams.
- detaro 11y agoMost stock android users also only can give "explicit permission" by installing the app, there are no finegrained control mechanisms (because reasons).
- sancha_ 11y agoNot yet, Android M comes with a similar permission model as iOS has.
- rconti 11y agoThis was my thought too (as an iOS user). Thanks for clarifying. My next car will have Carplay so the voice control in Spotify will be a welcome addition.
- mikeash 11y agoI literally just started toying around with using Spotify's API to build a voice control for it this week. I like the app and use it a lot, but it's impossible to (safely) put on something new while driving. If this were built in that would be fantastic.