Comment by m0llusk
3 months ago
Telemetry is not mentioned. Many apps nowadays are extremely chatty and record a wide range of details of use. In theory this helps to optimize usage and discover blocking bugs, but in reality it is mostly just an annoyance that enables service providers to spy on what users are doing.
And asking for permission for location comes up often. If you say no it will keep asking. Also asking for access to contacts, photos, etc...
WhatsApp is infuriating about this on iOS. If you want to share your location in real-time, it needs the full always-on tracking permission. Why not keep sharing but only when I unlock the phone? The other person usually doesn't need 100% live tracking, just to make sure we're headed towards the same place.