Android

Android XR apps will have camera permissions similar to Android phones

Google introduced Android XR, its upcoming extended (XR) operating system, for virtual reality and mixed reality-based headsets in December last year. Soon after, Samsung introduced its first Android ...
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Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green ...
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Android Permissions Explained: Which Ones You Shouldn’t Ignore

Android permissions are at the core of managing how apps interact with your device, safeguarding your data and personal information. Understanding these permissions ensures your privacy and helps you ...
Android Authority

Android 12 upgrades privacy features to give you more transparency and control

Android 12 is getting some nifty new privacy features. You’ll now see a Privacy Dashboard, better mic and camera controls, approximate location permissions, and ...
Android Police

You'll have to wait for Beta 2 to get Android 12's new camera and mic blocking toggles

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...
Android

One-Time Permissions Will Stop Unwanted Camera, Mic Use In Android 11

Android 11 Beta 1 is now live and one of the biggest new features centers around how the OS handles permissions, specifically for the camera and microphone. In short, the new OS is switching things up ...