Google Play hides app permission changes in automatic updates

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story imageGoogle has changed how new app permissions are applied when updating Google Play apps. Previously, automatically updated apps displayed explicit details and required user confirmation when a new version gained additional privileges. Google Play no longer displays the addition of new privileges if a user has previously accepted any other permission in the same category as the new permission. This makes it possible for an app to sneak in permission changes without the user realising making the Android platform less secure.

Re: Does anyone really read them? (Score: 0)

by Anonymous Coward on 2014-08-11 11:20 (#3SQ)

Yes. I do. I pay attention to what permission changes an update has and do not update if the permissions are excessive. Same for installing new apps. Google saying that internet access in apps is, in my opinion, leaning towards Evil. Seriously, does a calculator need internet access? Really? Perhaps it is time for Google to bundle a firewall with Android. It is just like Windows 95 all over again.
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