precise location (GPS and network-based)Įnables users to share their location with Skype contactsĮnables Skype to automatically verify your phone number by sending an SMS verification code and automatically reading the code from the SMSĮnables users to access core Skype functionality including making audio calls to traditional phone numbers (PSTN).Here’s a list of all the Android permissions and what they mean to you: Permission CategoryĮnables Skype to manage Skype accounts in Android’s centralized account management system (Settings > Accounts) When you’re asked for permission to access your precise location, it’s only in case you ever want to share your location with one of your Skype contacts. Skype is designed to take full advantage of the hardware and software on your Android device. This might seem a bit troubling, after all it’s not easy to understand exactly what you’re giving permission for.
You're ready to install Skype and start chatting when suddenly you’re asked to give your permission to a whole list of things.