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Android 11: The new privacy and security features to know about
by Rajesh Pandey
Google has primarily focused on conversations and privacy with Android 11. The OS comes with a number of small but important features and changes that focus on improving privacy and protecting user data from malicious apps and games. Android has never really been known for focusing on privacy but starting with Android 10 last year and now with Android 11, Google is really focusing on this aspect of the OS.
While Android 11 is yet to make its way to almost all major Android smartphones out there, you can still check out the top privacy-oriented features of the OS below which you will get to utilize once the update finally lands for your device. Also, make sure to check out some of the top Android 11 features here.
One-time permissions
There's no need to grant an app permanent access to your location, microphone, or camera. Instead, you can now only grant temporary one-time access to apps for these permissions. So, the next time you open an app that you use sparingly, there's no need to grant it permanent access to your location or camera, a one-time access will work just fine.
Auto-reset permissions
If you don't use an app for a long time, Android 11 will automatically reset the sensitive permissions given to it. This means if you grant an app access to your location or microphone but then don't use it for the next few weeks, Google will revoke the permissions from the app. This way, you can rest assured knowing that any app you have on your device will not be silently tracking your location or recording your voice in the background.
Background location access
The new location permission prompt in Android 11 will no longer display an option to grant an app with permanent location access. Instead, users will be limited to three options: While using the app, Only this time, and Deny. While users still have the option of granting apps with permanent location access, the option is now buried in the Settings menu. Google has made this change so as to deter users from granting background location access to apps easily. And even when you grant an app background location access, Google will notify you about this with a notification from time to time, though this is a feature that debuted in Android 10 first.
Scoped Storage
The name might not sound that interesting, but scoped storage is important privacy and security-related change in Android 11. Up until Android 10, if you gave an application storage access, it would end up having access to the entire internal storage of your device meaning it could store all files and documents stored on it. With Scoped storage, Google is limiting an app to its own data folder. Apps can still request access to other folders on your device if it is important for their functionality but it is a change that's going to put an end to many shady apps.
Project Mainline
Google has further built on Project Mainline in Android 11 which now allows it to push important security updates through the Play Store itself. Right now, it is up to Android OEMs to push security patches for their devices. Many times these companies can be slow or end up not updating their older devices. With improvements in Project Mainline in Android 11, Google will have the option of pushing important security updates to devices directly via the Play Store.
What do you think about these privacy and security changes that Google has introduced in Android 11? Do you think they are a step in the right direction from Google is making Android a more privacy-friendly OS?
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By eRajesh
Android 11 will automatically revoke permissions from unused apps
by Rajesh Pandey
Google yesterday released the third Developer Preview of Android 11 with plenty of changes. Among other changes, Google has also introduced the ability to automatically revoke permissions from apps if they are not used for a long time.
The feature is named "Auto revoke permissions" and it is disabled by default. It is buried deep inside the App permissions menu in the Settings app at the bottom of every app listing. The feature needs to be enabled manually for apps that you have installed on your Android device and there's no global toggle for it. Seemingly, the feature does not revoke all permissions from an app when it is not used in months. It is also unclear as to how long it takes for the feature to revoke permissions from an unused app.
Source: @MishaalRahman Google has introduced a number of small changes and improvements in Android 11 Developer Preview 3. Apart from the new Auto Revoke permission, the company has also introduced the ability to dismiss persistent notifications, a revamped Recent Apps menu, and more.
The third Developer Preview of Android 11 is the last developer-oriented release from Google. The company is now working on launching the beta program for Android 11 which should make it easier for users to sideload the upcoming version of Android on their Pixel.
Source: MishaalRahman
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