Battery-powered tabletop WiFi NFC reader - Easy hack

Yep

Probably, I just clicked yes to permissions

Nope, just Bluetooth IF you want to locate the charger ( or use the charger to locate your phone )

Nope, except your Google or apple account to get the app!

Although the .apk may be available somewhere else

Also has this function which i haven’t seen in another power bank.

“Virus and Data Protection in Dual Charge mode – use the Joey unit as a protection firewall when you charge your phone from public outlets.”

SORRY, Derailing your project here a little