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Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check

Engadget • Wed, 04 Nov 2026

Your phone's apps could have more permissions than they need – here's how to check

Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.

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Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.

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Most smartphone apps need permissions to function properly, but some may have more access than they should.

Thankfully, it's pretty easy to check.

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https://www.engadget.com/2300670/phone-apps-more-permissions-than-needed-how-to-check/