Commentary
We use our phones for many things—to text, to call friends and family, to play games, to order food, to read articles like this. But did you ever stop and ask yourself if the apps on your phone are actually safe to use? If not, then you probably should.
The average American has 40 apps on his or her phone. Some of them are useful. But, according to a new report, many apps, even the ostensibly useful ones, are dangerous for your privacy. They harvest personal data and share their findings with third parties—often without our knowledge or consent….