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Google Play will force many apps to use Android’s Photo Picker for better privacy

Google Play is telling many developers they need to adopt the Android Photo Picker or they won't be able to update their apps.

At Google I/O earlier this year, the company announced that it would start enforcing this policy in August, but it seems it actually began its crackdown towards the end of last month. However, these apps must demonstrate a “core use case that requires persistent or frequent photo/video access,” simply having a custom photo picking experience does not qualify. While this forced migration is undoubtedly a win for privacy, it’ll be a downgrade in functionality for some apps, as the Android Photo Picker still lacks many features.

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