app permissions

Android 13 and 14 have a feature called Restricted Settings. We explain its purpose, and how malicious applications bypass it.

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.

How to set app permissions in iOS 15 for maximum privacy and security.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Updated October 9, 2018: Google has changed app permission settings in Android Oreo, adding a new group called “Special app access.” More details are available in “App permissions in Android

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