The rules have changed. As of May 11, 2022, Google will ban all third-party call recording apps on the Google Play Store. The Mountain View company wants to strengthen the security and confidentiality of its users.
Call recording is seen by many as a cool feature unique to Android. Manufacturers who natively offer this function will be spared.
Bolt tightening
Google wants to put an end to the existence of the many applications, more or less popular, which allow you to record calls as an audio file on your phone. This practice is not in compliance with the Accessibility API, according to the company. As a result, as of May 11, applications that still offer to pick up calls will be removed from Google’s application store.
Beyond a policy constantly more rigorous concerning the safety of the users, it is especially the legal differences between the countries which pose a problem for Google. Some regions in the world prohibit call recording features, while others allow it. France tolerates it on one condition: to have the consent of the two members of the conversation (Article 226-1 of the Penal Code).
Obvious limits
If Google wants to remove applications that allow everyone to record phone calls, it is difficult to think that the firm will succeed in the short term. First, this is a Play Store-specific change. Apps downloaded from another app store will still be able to work and provide the same service.
Moreover, the few manufacturers (like Xiaomi) that natively pre-install a recording function are not affected. One of the differences is that a third-party application must obtain permissions, often from a native equivalent.
” If the application is the default phone application of the smartphone and it is also preloaded, the accessibility request is not necessary to access the incoming audio stream and therefore there will be no ‘offense “says Google.
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Source : Android Authority
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