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Google is testing an important privacy feature for Chrome users on Android that mimics the security level set for apps that you use on smartphones.
Over the last few years, Android users get information about the sensors that an app is trying to access on their phone. For instance, when you use Uber, the app will ask for your permission to use location, microphone and even call logs on the device.
Similarly, you have platforms like Zoom or even Google Meet asking for access to the camera on your phone. These access features are coming to Chrome browser now for Android users which was confirmed with the latest Chrome build version 122 recently. What this means is that Chrome users will get similar alerts when a website tries to access the camera, microphone, or even location on their device.
Chrome is probably aware of the specific needs of a website that might be far reaching than what the browser actually wants to access, so giving an extra layer of permission alert will definitely help people understand which website is trying to access what feature on the device. Users will get the option to ‘allow this time’, ‘allow on every visit’ and ‘don’t allow’ for these websites.
Chrome is still testing the feature with its build version on Android so we’re not sure when the public release will be available but going by the timelines, it is likely that we will hear more from Chrome in the coming months when the privacy tool would have gone through thorough tests in the back end. Chrome is used by billions and is the most popular web browser in the market. So, upgrades like these are warranted and it is good to see Google give extra focus to privacy of users, which will surely appeal to more people.
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For Android smartphones, Google is actively developing a feature called “Private Space” that will allow users to safely conceal apps. This feature, which is expected in a future Android OS update, allows users to hide files and apps from other users, similar to Samsung’s Secure Folder feature that has been around for six years.
This feature, found in the Security & Privacy settings, enables users to create a protected Android user profile using biometrics or a password/PIN. Mishaal Rahman found this development in the Android 14 QPR2 beta. This feature improves privacy when sharing the device by hiding not just the presence of the app but also its notifications.
To preserve the covert use of the “Private Space” feature, Google is thinking of implementing a search bar trigger to reveal these apps. The possible inclusion of the feature in Android 15 may indicate that smartphone makers will use it more widely, giving more people access to Samsung’s Secure Folder-like features. Rahman points out that not all features were activated in the most recent beta because it’s still in development.
Summary: Android users can look forward to a new feature called Secure Zones, which aims to protect sensitive apps and data on smartphones. While Google is still working on the development of this feature, an early preview has given users an idea of what to expect.
Google is currently developing a feature called Secure Zones, which will allow Android users to keep important apps hidden in a secure area on their smartphones. Similar to Samsung’s Secure Folder, this functionality aims to protect sensitive information from prying eyes.
The Secure Zones feature, spottedAndroid expert Mishaal Rahman, was enabled on the Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 software version. Although it is not yet functional, the preview provides insights into how the feature will work once it is officially released.
To access Secure Zones, users will navigate through their phone settings and select “Security & Privacy” followed“Private Space.” Apps within the Secure Zone will be protecteda lock and will not appear in permission manager, privacy dashboard, or other settings when the Secure Zone is locked. This ensures that app activity and notifications from the Secure Zone remain hidden.
Interestingly, Secure Zones will be created as a separate Android profile known as android.os.usertype.profile.PRIVATE. This allows for a clear segregation between the main Android OS and the Secure Zone. Users will need to sign into a Google account within the Secure Zone, further enhancing its security.
Google is also working on making Secure Zone apps accessible directly from the search bar. While this function is not yet operational, it indicates that more convenient access to Secure Zone apps may be available in the future.
The release date for the Secure Zones feature is uncertain, but it is expected to be introduced sometime next year. Speculations suggest that it may be included in the March feature drop for Android or in the Android 15 update set to launch in the fall.
Overall, Secure Zones will offer Android users a secure and private space to store sensitive apps and data, providing peace of mind and enhanced security for personal information.
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