mobile phone apps

xirokx · 20 Dec 2011 at 22:50

Hey guys

Wandering if anyone knows if all smart phone apps need an internet connection? or is it only apps like news n travel n weather n certain games that do??

Thanks in advance

cheers

topdog@OC · 21 Dec 2011 at 00:02

Just apps that need it; it's quite possible to have standalone apps that have no network requirements/permissions at all.

Often those that do require net connection but don't seem to justify it for the type of app they are, are 'free' apps that have ad banners. Depending on your phone type, the description for the app may well state why each of the permissions are needed (many reputable android apps will for example explain why their app needs this or that).

3dcandy · 21 Dec 2011 at 11:19

+1 most android apps I've used need net connections for ads. Obviously some need a net connection to get data etc. but android is pretty good at telling you what permissions apps need. Just watch out for ones that can make phone calls or text!

Simian · 21 Dec 2011 at 12:31

Yeah, if I play Angry Birds with my net connection disabled I get none of those annoying Ads during the game!