Every time you install an application on Windows, you agree to give it permission to interact with certain parts of your system. Video calling apps are going to want to access your webcam, for example ...

Apps and websites are always wanting more, aren’t they? More data, more privileges, more control. As a result, you’ll often get a flurry of permissions or cookie pop-ups whenever you open up an app or ...

Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, serving as a tool for communication, work, and entertainment ...

Some apps on your iPhone and iPad may ask for permission to find and connect to devices on your local network. These apps usually need to find compatible devices on your network — smart home apps may ...

In Android 14, you can now give apps permission to access only specific photos or videos on your device, instead of giving them full access to your entire photo library. This is a great way to protect ...

Have you ever visited a website or downloaded an app, and before you can even get a peek inside, it prompts you to make an account? Pretty annoying, and when you're not even sure you'd like to use ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...