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Toms Hardware Android App

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  • Cell Phones
  • Hardware
  • Android Apps
  • Android
  • Google Apps
  • Permissions
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March 29, 2014 2:23:13 AM

So, recently there was an android app update in Google Play for the Toms Hardware App. I am refusing to update as it looks like the NSA got a hold of the app and put a bunch of trojans in it for permissions. I really think Toms Hardware needs to look at the app and see what's up with it.

Update only includes new permissions and "ad partners"

Permissions NEW!

Storage = Modify or delete the contents of your storage

Your Location = Precise (GPS) location

Hardware Controls = Record Audio

Your Personal Information = Add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners knowledge, read calendar events, plus confidential information.

What and WHY would the Toms Hardware App need this if it wasn't hacked by the NSA or the "Ad Partners" is them?

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a b Ë Android
March 29, 2014 2:27:53 AM

NSA, no, but do you know that it's actually from Tom's and not a third party?
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March 29, 2014 2:33:20 AM

It's under "BESTOFMEDIA GROUP", but this is the first time it's changed since over a year. Either way, Toms should look into it and / or have it removed from Google Play if it's not theirs at all.

Edit: Yes, it is indeed linked to Tomshardware http://www.tomshardware.com/privacy.html official APP. Maybe an explanation would be nice. Seeing those permissions is paranoid city.
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a b Ë Android
March 29, 2014 2:37:56 AM

Don't see anything about an android app on there. Bestofmedia is the parent company, but whether that's actually them I'm not certain.

I'll move this into Site Feedback, though.
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March 29, 2014 10:42:42 PM

They do have an Android application. There's not much to it, it's basically a pretty RSS feed. I don't recall any features that would require such permissions unless they've added some new ones.
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