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This is how Astrology Apps and similar genres work. They prey on a gullible demographic and then extract as much data as possible: contact lists, location, and
by tmpz22 2y ago
This is how Astrology Apps and similar genres work. They prey on a gullible demographic and then extract as much data as possible: contact lists, location, and more. Apple is complicit because even the dumbest reviewer knows an Astrology App doesn't need constant location access (but we need to lookup their star signs! We couldn't possibly just ask for a one-off zip code!).
- dylan604 2y agoHaha, and why would my contacts be necessary to tell me my reading? The fact that the walled garden isn't preventing this type of behavior is pretty good evidence of why it's no where near as safe as they tout it.
- tmpz22 2y agoSo you can share your readings with your friends! Duh! (\s) Thanks Apple for keeping the App Store safe!
- ideashower 2y agoIt's actually travel apps (non-navigation/maps) that collect the most. Maybe astrology apps fit under "lifestyle" which is #2. It's much more widespread than we think. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/20/opinion/location-tracking-smartphone-marketing.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/20/opinion/locat...
- TheCleric 2y agoHonestly surprised weather is so low. I’ve seen a few that seem shady and they don’t even have to make up a lame excuse as to why they need location.