Google Play Services is the new Android platform

What started as a way to ensure every app works on every phone is now how Google maintains control over its own software platform. Google brought one of Android 11's best privacy features to every Android phone the company still actively supports, and it did it through the magic of Google Play Services. Soon, every phone running a version of Android 6 or later will be able to automatically revoke system permissions if you haven't used the app in a while. Android 6 is the cutoff because it's also...