[citation][nom]milktea[/nom]I don't care if sending those data is legit or not. I would never allow a wallpaper to send any data. If the developer really needs to improve the content of their product, they should do so explictly and not hiding it from the user.Most newer applications now would ask you for permission before sending any data. And all developers should follow this standard of practice. Otherwise, I would consider them as non-legit.[/citation]
You are correct however the problem is that you assume that all developers are following the common standard so you install a application and never realize that it is sending date because it never prompted you to.
Another poster is absolutely correct, the walled garden vs open garden argument is really stupid. There is benifits to both. Personally since I use my phone for business I could never use an Android device due to security concerns. Also, it is a freaken phone for Christ sakes, if any device you have needs to be reliable and risk free it would have to be your phone since it is the device you go to first for emergency purposes, is used to tether your ass to your job, as well as many other things. Now with smart phones you also have financial information on there. Another article on Toms hardware speaks to Cell phones replacing credit cards. +1 for walled garden for that one alone. There is a place for both aproaches. The open garden needs to provide more security, the walled garden needs to allow more flexibility. At the end of the day, walled or not, it is still a garden and these phones are doing wayyyyyy more than they ever have before. So what is the point of having the debate, buy the phone that fits your needs and enjoy it.