Google is making a significant change to how Play Protect works, automatically removing permissions for unused apps.
, 25% of apps downloaded by mobile users are only used once and never again. Unfortunately, with the sheer volume of permissions many apps require on installation, this can lead to significant privacy and security risks long term. Google is now addressing that with a Google Play Protect update that will remove permissions from apps that have gone unused for some time.
Google Play Protect is designed to protect Android devices from malicious apps and other malware.
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Obviously, there are some apps that must always have permission to access Android and device functionality. Developers can flag their apps as protected from Play Protect’s auto clean-up feature. This will ensure those apps don’t break, regardless of how much time passes between use.
