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Google's own apps often don't request this much permission. Basic security principles.
by ja27 10y ago
Google's own apps often don't request this much permission. Basic security principles.
- cheshire137 10y agoCorrect. Google Drive, for example, requires fewer permissions: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnG3kslW8AA1iZM.jpg:large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnG3kslW8AA1iZM.jpg:large
- nissehulth 10y agoIf you connect Chrome to your account it does get full permissions for some reason. Perhaps Chromebook-related?
- Ezhik 10y agoPretty much. Google was trying to cram the entire Chrome OS platform in their browser a while back (remember Chrome's Windows 8 mode?), although they've kind of taken a step back from it lately.