What is the cost of the app?
- Free

If free, is the app supported by advertising?
- Yes

If free, is there a paid upgrade version available?
- Yes 

What information will the app access on your device?
- Storage 
- Microphone

Do you have privacy concerns over sharing your personal information?
- Yes

Reference: Server Message. (n.d.). Retrieved March 21, 2017, from
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dictionary-merriam-webster/9nblggh4qprd

What is the name of the app?
- AVG Antivirus
What is the purpose of this app?
- It protects your phone from viruses, spywares, malwares, settings, unsafe apps, unwanted callers, etc. It also has different features like the Anti-Theft Phone Tracker which tracks your phone when it is lost, a feature that takes a photo of a person trying to unlock your device, also has lock features, app backup, photo vault and a lot of different features that will make your device protected. 

What is the cost of the app?
- Free

If free, is the app supported by advertising?
- Yes

If free, is there a paid upgrade version available?
- Yes , in Play Store, the pro costs 139 pesos

What information will the app access on your device?
- Accounts

-          Location

-          Messages

-          Phone Calls

-          Network Communication

-          Personal Information

-          Storage

-          System Tools

-          Application Information

-          Bluetooth

-          Bookmarks and History

-          Camera

-          Other Application UI

-          Lock Screen

-          Social Information

-          Development tools

-          Audio Settings and Microphone

-          Sync Settings

-          Writer user dictionary

-          Battery

Do you have privacy concerns over sharing your personal information?
- Yes, this app actually asks for a lot of permissions but if it’s purpose is to actually protect my personal information then why not. According to reviews, it actually is a good application for keeping your device protected. 

Reference: Permissions for AVG AntiVirus for Android | AVG Support. (n.d.). Retrieved March 28, 2017, from https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=Permissions-for-AVG-AntiVirus-for-Android

 

What is the purpose of this app?
- It offers a wide array of file or document interaction such as document formatting and customization, document making, file sharing, file organizing, opening various file types and many more. It also functions as a virtual file storage bank that can be accessed in the push of a button. It caters to people who regularly makes use of virtual documents, especially those who are on the go.

What is the cost of the app? It's free on the applications store. However,  premium access can be purchased for 3.99 dollars a month. You can unlock features such as PDF exporting and annotation, pen options, search document function and many more.

If free, is the app supported by advertising? It does not have any advertisements, even if it is connected to the internet.

If free, is there a paid upgrade version available? It is available for subscription as stated previously.

What information will the app access on your device? Basic information such as email and certain preferences. However, they can be edited on the application's settings.

Do you have privacy concerns over sharing your personal information?
It's all based on the user's preferences. Documents and other files can be shared and sent to other people but only if the users themselves are the ones administering it.

Sources:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3041130/software-productivity/hands-on-polaris-office-is-a-free-office-alternative-but-read-the-fine-print.html

 Facebook and Messenger

- Facebook

-Messenger

 

 

Facebook's stated mission is "to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected." On its site, Facebook explains that it believes that increased connection between people through their site will lead to better understanding between disparate groups. Facebook is designed to be free for its users; it should give them control of their information and who can access it, according to the company's statement of principles.

 

Facebook Messenger is a FREE mobile messaging app used for instant messaging, sharing photos, videos, audio recordings and for group chats. The app, which is free to download, can be used to communicate with your friends on Facebook and with your phone contacts.

 

- Both apps are free

 

-Yes

 

-None

 

IPHONE

-Location

-Photos

-Camera

-Microphone

-Notifications

-Background App Refresh

-Cellular Data

 

-Read your text messages

-Download files without notification

-Read or Write your contacts

- Add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners’ knowledge

- Read calendar events plus confidential information

 

-Photos

-Microphone

-Notifications

-Camera
-Background App Refresh

-Cellular data

 

-Take pictures and videos

-Record Audio

-Read your contacts

-Directly call phone numbers

-Receive text messages

Do you have privacy concerns over sharing your personal information?

Yes, since facebook is a public site. Everyone can view your profile.Facebook is designed to be free for its users; it should give them control of their information and who can access it, according to the company's statement of principles. And there are some people who tend to overshare their personal information in public websites like Facebook. Messenger is the same as Facebook

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