When we talk about mobile shops we often distinguish the two main representatives based on the process they use to approve the sale. In this way, Apple is very limited in the App Store since manually review each development you are trying to publish. And on the other hand we have Google through the Play Store, a very open-source model where anyone can install the upgrade without too much trouble, even if it's not finished.
Because of two ways of working, The App Store usually offers the highest quality on average, and with greater safety. However, Google has decided to tighten its approval policy to improve the various features of its store, starting with its privacy and strengthening the major steps taken in Android 10; and installed on the latest Android 11.
That an app has permission to access a location means an open window to know our movements. And Google wants to get rid of it, as it has stated on its developer page: 2020 will be the first to update apps, first ensuring that site clearance is properly used.
Against local abuse
Location is important for maps, Pokémon Go Games or weather apps, to give three examples, but the most common ones are there is no need to access it when the programs do not work (back). With Android 10 Google was already attacking apps that reach the background as the system issues a user notification alert; a product that has already made its way to Android 11. And Google has suggested eliminating this trend as much as possible, and between your requests.
Developers will have to pass the approval period if your applications request permission to access the user's location behind. It's going to be Google deciding whether apps can be published in the store, which is a step reminiscent of what Apple does with the App Store. And there's little left for developers to sync their apps, that Google has configured for the calendar.
- April 2020: Google Play policies will be updated with background location restrictions.
- May 2020: Developers can ask Google to comment on their development console. The company estimates response time of approximately two weeks, always depending on the volume of requests.
- August 3, 2020: All apps published on Google Play, and have background access permission, will need to be pre-approved by Google.
- November 2, 2020: All Google Play Store apps will be updated if they request permission for a backdrop. If they do not request a review, they will be removed from the store.
Google also includes its own applications for review, as emphasized in the statement. To know if an app really needs to access the backdrop, the developer must ask if that permission favors the user, it's important for the application and if it wouldn't work without permission. Otherwise it's better to get rid of it.
More details | Android Developers
