Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

Allows the app to prevent the device from going to sleep.

Allows the app to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.

Allows the app to get your approximate location. This location is derived by location services using network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi. These location services must be turned on and available to your device for the app to use them. Apps may use this to determine approximately where you are.

Allows the app to read the contents of your USB storage.