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Masque by Nimbuzz

Chat, flirt, hook-up, discuss or debate with strangers

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  • Category Social
  • Program license Free
  • Version 2.3.0
  • Size 14 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Content rating Mature 17+
  • Package name com.nimbuzz.masque
  • Program by Nimbuzz Netherlands BV
    Koningskade 40 2599AA ’s–Gravenhage The Netherlands

Masque by Nimbuzz is a unique chat platform that enables users to communicate anonymously with other app users.

Signing Up and Getting Started

To get started with Masque by Nimbuzz, users are required to register by providing a name of their choice, their gender, and age. This information does not need to be authentic, thus preserving the user's anonymity. Once the basic information is registered, the app connects the user with another app user in a chat window, thus initiating the anonymous interaction.

The Chat Experience

The content and direction of the chat are entirely left to the discretion of the users. Masque by Nimbuzz provides a platform for users to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from politics to sports, or even engage in light-hearted flirting. However, the users are at liberty to steer the conversation towards any topic of their interest.

Ending Conversations

The app respects the user's privacy and provides a simple way to exit a conversation. If a user no longer wishes to engage with the current chat partner, they can simply leave the conversation. This feature makes it easy to avoid unpleasant experiences and move on to interact with different users.

Quality of Interaction

The quality of the interaction on Masque by Nimbuzz varies greatly, depending on the other user. Some users may find themselves engaging in enlightening conversations, while others might encounter less pleasant exchanges. However, this randomness adds an element of surprise and adds to the overall appeal of the app.

Conclusion

On the whole, Masque by Nimbuzz offers a unique and entertaining chat experience. It successfully fulfills its promise of providing anonymous messaging and maintains the user's privacy throughout the interaction. However, the quality and enjoyment of the interaction depend significantly on the other user, introducing an element of unpredictability to the experience.

Pros

  • Ensures user anonymity
  • Easy to exit conversations
  • Allows for a wide range of discussion topics

Cons

  • Quality of interaction depends on other users
  • Can encounter unpleasant exchanges

- Bug fixes and improvements.

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_CONTACTS: Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • READ_SMS: Allows an application to read SMS messages.
  • RECEIVE_SMS: Allows an application to receive SMS messages.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • SEND_SMS: Allows an application to send SMS messages.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE: Must be required by an NotificationListenerService, to ensure that only the system can bind to it.
  • DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
  • GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
  • SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other apps. Very few apps should use this permission; these windows are intended for system-level interaction with the user.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • android.hardware.camera.autofocus
  • android.permission.READ_PROFILE
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.nimbuzz.masque.permission.C2D_MESSAGE