February released the first version of Android 11, a new version of the app scheduled for this year. In this version, a series of novels can already be seen in a number of fields, their privacy being one of them. Application permissions will drastically change in the new version of the app, as we've seen.
So far, permissions give us two options: to accept or accept. Google has been promoting licensing management for some time, as it has managed it individually. The factory is moving forward with this new option, which will only provide camera or microphone clearance while processing the application in that specific situation. These types of permissions are real in Android 11.
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Better permit management
It's a new feature seen in the previous version of Android 11, but only refers to local permission. This option is now extended to will be able to be used with permissions such as camera or microphone. This way, we will have three options in total when we give or refuse permission.
By choosing the option to grant that permission only when we use the app, we reduce its functionality in the background, in addition to forcing the app to the application stated that the permit every time we use it. It may seem annoying, but it's worth preventing malicious apps from running freely on our phone. It is a standard that protects users' safety and privacy.
Because it's not possible, at least for now, to prevent the app from working completely in the background or doing something without knowing it, this is permission management in Android 11 it comes as a direct step. Although it is Google's responsibility to ensure that no app can do something without us recognizing it or giving it permission.
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So if you have Android 11 on your phone, you will be able to manage permissions in a better way, which will allow you to prevent the app from constantly accessing your camera or microphone.
