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> what is with you people thinking like nothing else other than Apple products exist?

I was addressing the specific claim that “everyone” had to give these permissions.

Can they ask for read/write permissions on dozens of folders?

I have no idea I never got interested in iphones.

They can ask for access to their own directory on iCloud, or arbitrary files on the iCloud Drive. They cannot ask for access to other directories than their own on the device, sandboxing is rather strict.

It’s still not ideal; mobile platforms are not designed to protect you from state actors.

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