Start using a new app and you’ll often be asked to grant it permissions. But blindly accepting them could expose you to serious privacy and security risks. Let’s take a closer look.

Apple has taken down an app that uses crowdsourcing to flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents after coming under pressure from the Trump administration. ICEBlock, a free iPhone-only app that lets ...

A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission. By Tripp Mickle Tripp Mickle has reported on ...

Android apps are required to ask for permission to access your photos, track your steps, read notifications, and much more. Some Permissions have a bigger impact on your phone’s performance than ...