Google announced new privacy tools for Android devices today. These tools are called Privacy Sandbox. This is a big step for user privacy on phones. Google aims to improve privacy while still allowing advertising and measurement. People worry about tracking across apps and websites. Google made Privacy Sandbox to address these worries. This system offers new ways for apps to work without tracking individual users.
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Privacy Sandbox includes several key features. It introduces Topics API. This replaces old tracking methods. Topics API learns user interests from app activity. But it groups interests into topics shared by many people. This hides individual behavior. It also offers FLEDGE API. This helps show custom ads without tracking individuals across apps. Another part is the Attribution Reporting API. This measures if ads lead to actions like purchases. But it does this without revealing personal data.
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Google plans a careful rollout for Privacy Sandbox on Android. They are starting a testing period now. Developers can try these new tools in their apps. Google wants feedback. They will update the system based on this feedback. The final version will come to all Android users later. This gives everyone time to adjust. Users will get new privacy settings. They can control how these features work. Google says these tools are better for privacy. They also help businesses succeed. Google is working with others on this project. They talk with developers and regulators. The goal is to build a system people trust. Privacy Sandbox on Android follows a similar system on Chrome browsers. Google wants consistent privacy across its platforms.
