Security
There are 3 different types of permissions for Firefox OS that determine what an app can access because you may not want websites to have access to your SD card and then it gets a hold of your pictures.
- Standard: Stuff that can't really cause harm like gps or vibration
- Privileged: Stuff that can expose personal info like contacts
- Certified: Stuff that can cost money like making calls or disabling wifi and wasting data
Developing
- Making an app is obviously very similar to making a website except you have to keep a couple of things in mind, people are tapping and not using a mouse, and the phone is less powerful than a desktop.
Also, I learned how to use some basic git commands from Finn so I shouldn't need as much help when using github
Excellent summary. I'm wondering if having to approve access each time you want to use a privileged app will prove both annoying and error prone (What happens if you accidentally click the "don't approve" button? How can you then change your mind and allow it?). I haven't had the experience with the built-in apps like the phone app, so I guess they don't need to ask for permission?
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