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Re: [Apps] Must Have Apps for Android! [Updated: 02/06/12] I would really recommend Dolphin Browser!
Each update brings new features and gets it closer to safari.. |
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned Waze. |
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 KoilPremium
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kudos:1 | Second that...love Waze. Absolutely amazing FREE GPS / Nav app....uses the hive / collective for current / up to date notifications of slow downs, traffic jams, cops, etc that users can put in...can even say whats up to other Waze users.
Very cool app
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| said by Koil:Second that...love Waze. Absolutely amazing FREE GPS / Nav app....uses the hive / collective for current / up to date notifications of slow downs, traffic jams, cops, etc that users can put in...can even say whats up to other Waze users. Very cool app Looks like a nice app, but the permissions really concern me, as it can record voice and take pictures and video without your permission.
Hardware controls
change your audio settings
Allows the app to modify global audio settings such as volume and routing.
record audio
Allows the app to access the audio record path.
take pictures and videos
Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This allows the app at any time to collect images the camera is seeing.
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kudos:3 | Looks like a nice app, but the permissions really concern me, as it can record voice and take pictures and video without your permission.
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Waze Incident Report |
Pictures - it allows you to take pictures of traffic incidents to attach to reports if you're inclined.
I've circled where the options appear in the incident report screen above. |
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| The problem is not that it can record and take pictures, the problem is that you are giving it permission to do that without your knowledge.
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| On the contrary...I installed and happily use Waze knowing what it's permission requirements are. |
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| Not on the contrary, knowing what the permissions are, you are giving it permission to record voice and take pictures on its own without your input.
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kudos:2 | I see no indication of that. Because an app notifies you that it _can_ access the camera (hence, you take the picture and upload it) does not mean the app can simply take random photos all by itself. What you are thinking of is Skynet... not an Android app.
For example.... ever use Google+? Here is one of the permissions:
"Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This allows the app at any time to collect images the camera is seeing."
Same as Waze. If you know Google apps, then you know what this means is that the user takes the photo and then the app has access to that photo. |
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kudos:1 | said by tcope:I see no indication of that. Because an app notifies you that it _can_ access the camera (hence, you take the picture and upload it) does not mean the app can simply take random photos all by itself.
Problem is even if just bad wording in the permission... the possibility appears to be there.
Vs say access to camera so YOU can post through the app.
Several other app permissions give this impression too.
And a malicious person probably can get an app to do that.
Need to be spelled out that the app can ONLY do it with your permission/direction.
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kudos:1 | reply to mastsethi
said by mastsethi:I would really recommend Dolphin Browser!
Each update brings new features and gets it closer to safari..
And that is some how impressive??? Hardly the high point in the browser world unless you are an Applehead.
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kudos:2 | reply to Mister_E
said by Waze permissions :- Network communication. Allows you to use the full potential of waze, and share real-time traffic data.
What if I don't want to share my real-time traffic data? Is there an option to turn it off/on?
And related question - does Waze support off-line navigation?
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| said by OZO:What if I don't want to share my real-time traffic data? Is there an option to turn it off/on?
That would defeat the purpose of the app...the idea is to get real-time (or a close as possible) traffic data. While you're driving, you're helping to provide that data into the system.
Along with traffic, you may also get information about police speed traps as they're occurring (or, you could be the first to report it), accidents and hazards.
Further to that, Waze can be used to update map information - i.e. if you're in a new development area, you can actually use Waze to map-out the road(s) and add that to the map database - maps will then be updated for everyone. With that said, if by 'off-line navigation' you mean without a network connection it would only work if you've already had some map data previously cached - venture past your cached data and you won't have any map data that the app could use. I'd also assume that cached map data gets stale and may expire.
Again, the true benefits/power of Waze comes from it's ability to connect to the network and have updated data. Otherwise, a plain old GPS system is what you want.
I've been an avid Garmin user for years, but after using Waze, my old Garmin GPS has only seen use as a dust collector... |
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kudos:2 | Got it. Thank you. It's kind of a service, that is similar to Google Maps, which was made with the main purpose of collecting / tracking data from its users while they're driving around. They too do not offer off-line navigation (perhaps for the very same reason) making map cache to expire quite soon so you have to go online again and share your current location and directions you're driving to... I'm not a social type of person and don't want to share my path were I'm driving with everyone. Thus, I'll better stick with my old Garmin to get reliable navigation without that social sharing hassle...
What application on rooted Android phone do you guys use/recommend for blocking particular apps from accessing the internet?
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| I use droidwall and LBE privacy guard, both free and work wonderfully |
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kudos:2 | Thank you, leeanne172  |
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Missouri City, TX | reply to nekkidtruth
I have to add another one if this has not been added.
Whatsapp
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> ASTRO File Manager
> AndroZip
Thanks man, for suggesting these apps for file management,, I was looking for some good apps for managing my files.... |
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shocked that Tasker is not on the list. Best automating app ever. It should be standard on any Android phone. |
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