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Originally Posted by Crowl
The whole walled garden just gives people a false sense of security really, code that does more than expected has already slipped through not to mention this whole thing about ad-supported apps including advertss that will then dial a premium rate phone number for you without asking.
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Originally Posted by =X=
Right that is the key issue here. Anrdoid, like BlackBerries, inform the user what access the app is requiring during install. If the user chooses to grant this level of access to the app then the app may do so. There is no way to bypass this security feature, not even RIM/Android apps can.
The problem is most people DON"T read the security warning and just simply hit ignore.
I don't care what anybody says, there is no way anybody can fool proof these kind of apps. And it is up to the user to be vigilant about what they install on their devices.
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Right. This is as someone up there said a tempest in a teapot and just one more of the Scottj's attempts to attack and discredit anything that is not Apple.
There are trade-offs in any system that provides internet access. Apple has chosen one way (one which I vehemently disagree with) others - Android, MS, Linux, have chosen other approaches to the market.
I prefer to take my chances, protect myself appropriately and have access to what I choose to use on my technology appliances.