Recently, the search giant Google had sent a warning message to apps
that require permissions to use the Accessibility Services. Google had
said that they will remove such apps from its Play Store which may
create security issues.
If you are pro Android user, then you
must be aware of Accessibility services. Accessibility services is
basically a set of features that are designed for disabled people to
help them navigate and use an Android phone.
You
can even use those Accessibility Services under the settings menu of
your Android. Recently, the search giant had sent a warning message to
apps that require permissions to use the Accessibility Services.
This
feature is great for disabled people. However, this can also be misused
to gain sensitive information from helpless users. Google had said that
they will remove such apps from its Play Store which may create
security issues.
Android police reported
“Google is most likely cracking down on Accessibility Services use due
to security reasons. While applications like LastPass use the available
APIs to identify password fields in other apps, this level of access can
be used maliciously”
In the mail
sent to app developer, Google stated “unless developers can describe how
the app properly uses the Accessibility Services to help users who are
disabled, it will need to remove all requests for accessibility services
or it will be taken off of the Play Store”
“All
violations are tracked. Serious or repeated violations of any nature
will result in the termination of your developer account, and
investigation and possible termination of related Google accounts”
It’s
indeed the best step from Google that will benefit disabled users of
those who uses the Accessibility services. So, what do you think about
this? Share your views in the comment box below.
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