Security News > 2017 > December > Google May Allow Innovative Use of Android Accessibility Service

2017-12-11 14:18
After getting complaints from many developers, Google is evaluating whether it should continue allowing Android applications to use accessibility services for purposes other than assisting people with disabilities. read more
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