How to find Android apps that respect user privacy (opensource.com)

Over at opensource.com, Joshua Allen Holm writes about two projects (Privacy Friendly Apps and Simple Mobile Tools) that are producing Android apps that are open source, privacy respecting, and only request the privileges they need. "Below, I take a look at two projects producing a wide variety of Android apps designed to only request the permissions they require to function. These apps cover a wide range of functions with each app being focused on doing only one task and doing that task well. Users looking for well designed, functional apps with no extra features and no anti-features (i.e., advertisements) should consider checking these apps out. Developers, especially those just getting started with developing for Android, should take a look at the source code for these apps to learn about developing apps with a focus on using minimal permissions and respecting users' privacy."