Google Play is announcing policy updates focused on user privacy and business protection. Key changes include requiring apps to use the new Android Contact Picker instead of READ_CONTACTS permission for most use cases, mandating a new location button for one-time precise location access, and launching an official account transfer feature in Play Console. Starting May 27, unofficial account transfers are prohibited. Pre-review checks and Play policy insights in Android Studio will be available by October to help developers identify and fix compliance issues before submission.
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