Privacy Options

When it comes to smartphone privacy, Apple and its iOS platform has long been the gold standard. But Android 10 is catching up with a new suite of privacy-focused tools. That’s pretty clear evidence that Google is finally taking notice that users actually care quite a bit about their privacy.

For example, there’s a new Privacy section in Android 10’s Settings app that lets users keep track and revoke app permissions — including location tracking and Wi-FI or Bluetooth access. Those are features that have long been on iOS (or were recently added in iOS 13). It’s hard to focus on privacy without coming off as an Apple copycat, but the changes will be good news for Android users.