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Why does facebook need to be able to record using our microphones and taking pictures with our camera without? - Raging Baboon!!!! - 08-17-2013 10:31 PM
This is on facebook mobile. I know it's available for version 2.0 and higher. What does facebook need to do this for? What is the reasoning?
- Guy - 08-17-2013 10:36 PM
Facebook is owned by the government. They are trying to collect as much information as possible.
Lack of information is the only thing stopping them from manipulating whatever they want.
- Ben - 08-17-2013 10:43 PM
I assume you're talking about the Android app. Facebook developed a system for Android called Facebook Home. Basically, they want to be in charge of your phone- instead of using Google's system to launch apps and set up widgets, you'd use Facebook's. The full experience is only available on a couple phones, but a few parts of it leaked into their existing apps.
- Richard - 08-17-2013 10:47 PM
In addition to posting a short message on your friend's "Wall" or updating your status, you ... a built-in video tool that allows you to record a webcam video and post it online. ... Facebook requests permission to access your webcam and microphone. ... If you want to post it on your profile, add a brief message and click "Share.