Did you know Android 14 Will Allow Users To Switch Off Permission Alerts For Full-Screen Ads
There’s nothing more irritating than an ad that pops out of nowhere on
your device when you happen to be viewing an online post.
But
many service providers tend to argue about how such ads are necessary as
they help many institutions such as apps and websites generate revenue.
Yet again, we do think there’s a very thin line that arises between
those ads which can be acceptable and those which are too overpowering
to look at. And by that, we mean those that take up your whole screen.
Not
only do such ads waste your time, they are so difficult to shut. But
we’re grateful that Android 14 is finally bringing forward a change that
so many will adore for obvious reasons.
Now, users of the
device can manually turn off notification permissions coming through
apps for ads. This would be a chance to better combat the issue, making
users happy.
Most apps make use of an alert called Use Full
Screen Intent Permission whereby they try to bombard users with this.
You can switch it on or off as per your will. And by disabling that, the
platforms have a difficult time bombarding you with ad popups that are a
clear nuisance for many viewers.
We agree that this might not
be the sole way through which ad providers cover your screens with ads,
but it’s one of them. And to get rid of it is like a breath of fresh
air.
This kind of permission appears to be one which is used by
clock apps that display calls and alarm alerts on full screens,
especially when the screen is not on. Moreover, by switching it off, no
more apps can display such ads in full-screen size completely.
Google
says it hopes this change gives its users the freedom to switch
permissions on as well as off. Furthermore, it won’t grant permission
via default to those platforms which are downloaded via Play Store
beginning this year.
But some exceptions to the rule do exist
including dialer apps and your alarm clock. The phone’s system won’t
cancel permission if the user downloaded the app before the arrival of
Android 14. Hence, if you’ve got any that might be in need of turning
such a feature off, feel free to do that manually, after an update is
made on the phone.
Android 14 is set to arrive very soon so this change would be accompanying that any day.
H/T: Mishaal Rahman
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