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How to Audit Your Android App Permissions and Reclaim Your Privacy Most of us install apps, tap “Allow” when prompted, and never think about those permissions again. That casual trust can leave your personal data in hands you wouldn’t expect. A recent piece from Android Police detailed how a weekend spent reviewing app permissions led the author to delete five apps they had considered safe. It’s a reminder that even seemingly harmless software can request access far beyond what it needs—and that Google’s recent decision to end its Play Security Reward Program makes proactive permission management more urgent than ever. ...