NoRoot Firewall Lets Android Users Manage Individial App Permissions
Laura McQuarrie — January 21, 2015 — Tech
References: play.google & cnet
In order to install a firewall on an Android device, previously users were required to "root" the phone as a way to grant themselves "root permissions"—No Root is an Android app that doesn't require this step.
Android Firewall apps like these were developed as a way to put power back in the hands of a phone user, since popular apps like Facebook would request access to a phone's network connection for verification and usage. With NoRoot, users are able to block and grant access to individual apps, and control the permissions of applications. This helps to protect a user's private information from being shared on the Internet by providing a prompt whenever a new app requests a connection.
Android Firewall apps like these were developed as a way to put power back in the hands of a phone user, since popular apps like Facebook would request access to a phone's network connection for verification and usage. With NoRoot, users are able to block and grant access to individual apps, and control the permissions of applications. This helps to protect a user's private information from being shared on the Internet by providing a prompt whenever a new app requests a connection.
Trend Themes
1. Firewall Apps - Opportunity to develop firewall apps for mobile devices that do not require rooting, providing a convenient and secure solution for managing app permissions.
2. User-controlled Permissions - Opportunity to create technologies that empower users to have control over individual app permissions, enhancing privacy and security on mobile devices.
3. Protection of Private Information - Opportunity to develop innovative solutions that safeguard users' personal data by allowing them to monitor and manage app connections on their mobile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Security - Mobile security industry can benefit from developing advanced firewall apps and permission management technologies.
2. App Development - Opportunity for app developers to create security-focused apps that allow users to control app permissions and safeguard personal data.
3. Internet Privacy - Opportunity for companies and startups aiming to address the growing concerns of internet privacy by providing tools that protect users' private information on mobile devices.
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