Privacy settings are key features promoted by Google for Android OS 10, called Android Q, giving users more control over applications that have access to personal data, whether at the calendar level, geographic location.
The new privacy features in Android Q come as new options to control the access of third-party applications to location data, as well as focus on permissions granted to applications.
Note: Android OS X version of Android Q is still in the pilot phase so far, the final release of the system is expected this fall, and accordingly it is possible to change features - often change - before the final release.
Here are 5 things you should know about the privacy settings in Android Q:
The controls are as new options in the settings under the Privacy and Location sections. There are five main things that we want to refer to, starting with the new Privacy section, where you can control what data your apps can access, and Google services.
Privacy Policy:
This section contains application privacy controls, services on your phone, and access to your Google Account activity settings.
1. Permission Manager:
Initially, you will find the main feature of the section under the Privacy Manager permissions Permission manager option, where there is a list of all the different permissions categories, along with a list of applications that can currently access to these permissions. For example: There is a section for applications that have requested access to your calendar data, you can click on the Calendar option to view the applications that have the right now to access, and those that do not have the right to access, and you can activate and access the application or off, by clicking on the button next to him switch.
2. More Controls:
Under the option labeled Advanced, you can also find controls for things like information on the lock screen, Google autofill, activity information, and how you want your device to handle ads.
3. Restricting physical activity recognition applications:
Android Q offers a new license called Activity Recognition, which allows you to specify run-time for applications that need to detect user traffic such as walking, running, or biking. This permission is designed to give users a view of how to use device sensor data in settings.
Geographic Location Section:
4. Control application tracking for your site:
One of the most noticeable changes you'll notice immediately after you install Android Q on your device is the appearance of new options when you open an app that uses your location information. It's now possible to limit how often applications allow access to your data, such as in iOS.
Android Q gives users more control over location data by providing three options that apps can access location data:
All time: This means that the app can access the location data at any time.
While in use: This means that the app can only access location data while using the app, meaning that the application can not reach your location if this app is turned off or is running in the background.
Deny Deny: This means that the application can not access the site data.
The location section of your settings is where you can review which apps have access to your site.
5. Search for nearby Wi-Fi networks:
The Android Q privacy settings also include new controls in the Location section to determine whether apps can search for Wi-Fi networks, close Bluetooth connections, and Google's location controls.
Android Q features new key features, including major changes to the user interface, such as dark mode, enhanced gestures, how notifications work, and a focus on security and digital well-being.
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