Google is giving you more control over your shared photo location data
Android's Photo Picker is adding a location data toggle for shared photos.
Google is set to introduce a new Photo Picker API that empowers users to control whether location data accompanies their shared photos. This feature, confirmed by Mishaal Rahman, a Google Android community engagement manager, aims to resolve the inconvenience faced by app developers regarding how the current Android Photo Picker handles location data.
Previously, the API omitted location data by default; however, the forthcoming update allows users to decide whether to include it when sharing photos with an app. Once users opt to share location data with a specific app, they won't be prompted for permission again with that application. Access can be revoked or re-authorized by tapping the location info button in the bottom right corner of the Photo Picker UI.
By default, the Android Photo Picker removes EXIF data from shared photos, a move appreciated by privacy-conscious users. Yet, certain applications rely on EXIF data for non-invasive functionality. Google's announcement of this feature rollout, revealed in a Reddit post, indicates the company's commitment to providing developers and users with greater flexibility and control over photo sharing.
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