But Android apps that request no permissions at all (such as this Magic 8 ball app) are generally considered pretty free of security risks.

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As your lead reviews editor, I can tell you the Magic 8 Ball is turning up an "outlook not good" on a possible review, but we've added some hands-on photos below if you've just got to get a closer look.

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