micro:bit - A Creative Coding App for Android
micro:bit is an educational and reference app developed by Micro:bit Educational Foundation for Android devices. It offers a new and fun way of learning to code and create games. The app is free and provides exciting features that allow you to use your micro:bit as a remote control, pair your phone or tablet to your micro:bit through secure Bluetooth pairing, and send programs from your phone or tablet to see it on your micro:bit. You can also discover code ideas from other micro:bit fans through the official website and use the micro:bit MakeCode editor to create and edit code. The app requires several permissions, including read phone status and identity, receive text messages (SMS), take pictures and videos, approximate location (network-based), modify or delete the contents of your USB storage and read the contents of your USB storage, full network access and view Wi-Fi connections, access Bluetooth settings and pair with Bluetooth devices, draw over other apps, control flashlight, control vibration, and prevent phone from sleeping.