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@AlexDeLarge thanks and thank you for that boost.
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I digress, but I recall that location access is needed for WiFi discovery or something like that in newer Android versions. Apparently it's because discovered access points can reveal location (which makes sense), so Google made it require location permission now.
Seriously though.. those executives are idiots. How morons like that can become executives, I have no idea...
Jesus, Apple are fucking amazing at design! A keyboard I need to prop up with a book and a mouse I can't use w...
Conversation between some kind of executives on the table next to mine:
A: do you know this app that'll let you hack into any Wi-Fi? You just click here, copy that and paste it here... and I hacked the restaurant's Wi-Fi. **laughs**
B: oh, only X? Bought. Wait... what is this "allow app to access your location"?
A: yeah, click "allow". You should also install a VPN.
B: what? BPN?
A: no, no. VPN. When you use a VPN you have a secure internet connection. You're protected from tracking, hacking and virus.
rant
security fail
idiots