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		masklinn on Dec 16, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Android: I don't need your permission That the phone application is launched does not mean the user is currently in a call, they could be browsing their contacts list.

mcintyre1994 on Dec 17, 2014 | [–]

Skype is an even worse example too, I use it for IM more than calls and it presumably stays open for a long time, probably forever on those occasions.

Nursie on Dec 17, 2014 | | [–]

Skype wants to BE your phone app. It is not allowed.

jbk on Dec 16, 2014 | [–]

That too.

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