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		MCRed on Oct 12, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: “We will sell you this microwave under the followi... This is the primary argument for Apple's AppStore and App submission guidelines, and the evaluation (much of it automated) that Apple does upon submission. This is also why iOS prompts the user before disclosing information to the App, such as location, contacts, photos, etc. People hate the review process, but there's a reason for it.

raverbashing on Oct 12, 2014 [–]

Exactly, but of course putting the permission in a list that nobody reads (I do) in a confusing way that does not allow any customisation is easier.

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