I understand that it needs access for the numerical notifications ("1 new email," "2 new texts," etc). But does this creep anyone else out? I can't be the only person who has sensitive information in my email...bank statements, account information, etc.
The dev seems like a nice guy and very much a non_felon, but I can't help but wonder if a minor bug in his software could be a privacy disaster.
Thoughts? I love LauncherPro, but I'm back to ADW_ in the meantime.
You concern is actually very justified. But "the answer" is less than helpful.
Lets look at the facts first:
1) Google provided an OS that works on a permission based structure.
2) Google provided a Market place that doesn't require a review board (I.E. humans).
3) Google, before installing an application, lists the most harmful permissions in a nice bold orange.
Which means if the Application lists "Your Messages: read Gmail, read SMS or MMS" along with "Network communication: full internet access" then yes it can read and send every email, SMS and MMS you receive to another computer and there is nothing you can do to stop without either A) Uninstalling the application, or B) Rooting your phone and properly setting up a firewall.
As you can see, there is no ambiguity here. The facts are simply that; facts. You can't argue them, you can deny them, you can't talk your way out of them.
And this is leaves us with the only answer that is reasonable:
"Do you want to accept the risk that your data could be collected by someone you do not know"?
I told you the answer wasn't going to be very helpful. But the facts can at least make you aware of the consequences of your choice.
