This is a greater issue with the extension/app ecosystem.
This morning I wanted to find a android app which would help me time exercises, specifically planking.
It should be simple, set up countdown times for front and each side with 5 second breaks in between, playing a tone to let me know when I can move on or I am done with the exercise.
I looked through at least the top 20 apps on the play store and all of them require at least full network access and to run at startup. Many were so invasive as to request location and to be able to record audio and take pictures.
Being able to monetize these apps is an important thing for developers but it is becoming a real problem I do not see getting any better soon.
This morning I wanted to find a android app which would help me time exercises, specifically planking.
It should be simple, set up countdown times for front and each side with 5 second breaks in between, playing a tone to let me know when I can move on or I am done with the exercise.
I looked through at least the top 20 apps on the play store and all of them require at least full network access and to run at startup. Many were so invasive as to request location and to be able to record audio and take pictures.
Being able to monetize these apps is an important thing for developers but it is becoming a real problem I do not see getting any better soon.