[pjbrunet]

"Android shows the permissions each app is requesting before you install"

Yes and no. Google often hides the most offensive permission requests under that "see more" arrow. And the permission requests (and accompanying explanations) are too vague and ambiguous. For example: Does "request access to network" mean they're able to sniff all my incoming/outgoing data, granting the app access to everything?

[__chrismc]

That, and the page is designed so most people will click the "Accept & Download" button without even reading the top-level permission requests.

It's got the title and button at the top, taking up a large chunk of space (1/3rd on my Nexus 4), and then a vague list of - to most users - technical-sounding "stuff".

My guess is a large majority of users never look past the button.

[pjbrunet]

Congrats __chismc. Shortly after this post it appears they moved the "Install" link under the permission requests.