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Really? There's no way I would install any of those theoretical apps. Hell, I probably wouldn't install any app that requires mic permissions period.

• onedev 11y ago
  That's the problem though. It's not about you. It's about the average user who doesn't understand all the implications of actions he/she is asked to take or permissions he/she is asked to give to a third party. It's not about "us" the HN readers. It's about everyone else, and that's what's scary. Just because I'm a really good driver doesn't mean I won't get into a car crash.
• mercora 11y ago
  One feature i really like about cyanogenmod is the ability to revoke most privacy related permissions or deploy a dialog when accessed, asking for permission on a case by case basis. I think it should have been that way from the beginning forcing app developers to handle cases where some permissions aren't granted. It makes for much better visibility when some data is used and to some degree for what.
  • stvswn 11y ago
    The next version of Android ("M") does this.
    • chadzawistowski 11y ago
      Granular permissions shuts down random app developers, but it does nothing to stop the big league: the carriers, Google, and NSA. One massive concern is the 'secret' second operating system that every phone carries on the baseband modem: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/170874-the-secret-second-operating-system-that-could-make-every-mobile-phone-insecure http://www.extremetech.com/computing/170874-the-secret-secon...
    • ionised 11y ago
      From what I have read so far the new Android M permissions system is still lacking a lot compared to CyanogenMod's Privacy Guard implementation.
• task_queue 11y ago
  It's okay, your friends and those you converse with already have.