Internet related News · 2018-02-21

Next version of Android will not allow idling apps to use cameras without permission

A report xda-developers.com has said next the next version of Android, may have some interesting features.

The report said the launch was probably weeks away. Google may remove developer access to undocumented and hidden APIs.

According to an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) commit merged on January 19, new rule-sets in Android P will prevent idling background apps from accessing the camera. This will ensure that malicious apps running in the background when your screen is off can’t take potentially compromising pictures of you or your loved ones for blackmail.


 

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