>Why don't browsers make it like phones where the server (app) has to be granted permission to access stuff?

Like Android phones perhaps? Unfortunate Apple gives very little granular control.

Most stock android phones don't either. You usually get to control precise location, notifications, some background activity, SMS, Calls, Mic, Camera, SD Card, etc.

But most ROMs don't allow controls for WiFi, Cell data, Phone ID, Phone number, User ID, local storage, etc...

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kelvinjps10 4 hours ago | parent [-]

all these permission you have to accept?

	▲	chneu 2 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Yes. A few apps have been caught doing nefarious stuff using advertising sdks, like meta, but on android most apps are well sandboxed and can only access what you approve.