Android Q might ship with more privacy protections

Android Q is coming, and details about the new OS are trickling out. Earlier this week, XDA Developers published its findings about permissions in the Android Q framework, some of which has to do with better privacy for users. The most interesting permission change could involve clipboard permissions. Right now, XDA says apps can access a user’s clipboard and read whatever’s stored on that clipboard, even if it’s sensitive information like usernames and passwords. A new permission for Android Q might prevent apps from accessing the clipboard in the background, while only granting access to apps assigned by the OEM. XDA also says it found code related to facial identification, similar to Apple’s Face ID system. Some Android phones can use... Continue reading…