please explain new Android app permissions 2.4.6_1829
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I have become aware that a new version of the Android Arlo app is available (2.4.6_18293) . But, this app wants more permissions to run.
Given this, I thought it would be reasonable if Netgear explained why this app needs certain permissions:
- Device and app history - retrieve running apps / read sensitive log data
- Camera - take pictures and videos
- Microphone - record audio [NEW]
- Bluetooth - various permissions [NEW]
- download files without notification
- read home settings and shortcuts
- change network connectivity
- connect and disconnect from WiFi
- disable screen lock
- draw over other apps
- modify system settings
I'm struggling to understand why this app needs some of these permissions. I am a customer, and I am pretty weirded out by some of the permissions. This shouldn't be so -- again, I am a customer, and Netgear should be providing me with an experience that makes me comfortable. In particular, I can't find anything on Netgear/Arlo's website that explains in any detailed way why these permissions are needed.
I wonder if this software has been audited in a serious way? Perhaps by running it throught something like TaintDroid?
The permissions being asked for by this app are very concerning.
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