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Originally Posted by FatDog
I have to agree with kevinp. I am very cautious about apps since many of them include all kinds of ad-ware and you give them permission to see everything, listen to everything (like Facebook does), etc.
When I visit the normal Kindle app store, Amazon ALWAYS puts the known malware laden apps (Game of War, Clash of Kings, Candy Crush, Mobile Strike, etc.) apps first and list them as "Best Sellers" and "Top Downloads". In truth these are given top spots because each free download earns Amazon some money.
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I do think the permissions thing can be overblown. In general, there is a good reason for most of the permissions. They just aren't explained well.
Now those games (Game of War, Clash of Kings, Candy Crush, Mobile Strike, etc.), that's a different story. They are more invasive of your privacy. But then, you should know that from the beginning. Nobody gives away something for nothing and Arnie isn't doing those commercials for free. If you aren't paying upfront, you are paying some other way.