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[Android Tapp] Android Wallpaper Apps Falsely Accused of Spyware

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7/30/10 at 10:09pm
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I do not collect user data likes what the CEO of Lookout Said in venturebeat.com
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post #2 of 5
7/30/10 at 10:45pm
Well, this is new.
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7/30/10 at 10:59pm
More than 80 wallpaper apps so far has been shown to dial home to the dev sending private info. Pretty much anything you type or use on your phone it collects...

Good thing I didn't install any Wallpaper apps on my Android build on my HD2...
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7/31/10 at 12:57am
...people just need to look at the permissions page that pops up when you install the app, not really a problem here? I'm not sure why the media are running these stories so much.
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post #5 of 5
7/31/10 at 1:51am
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Just for information:

I posted this article after reading this thread on OCN in which "apparently" millions have downloaded this app and have had there personal info stolen...
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