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FactConfirmedProduct·March 25, 2026
Android 17 Introduces New Contact Picker Privacy Feature
Android 17 is rolling out a new Contact Picker that replaces broad READ_CONTACTS permissions with a secure, searchable interface allowing users to select specific contacts to share with apps, limiting unnecessary data access.
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Evidence45%Reported
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March 25, 2026
Last updated
March 25, 2026
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Android 17’s new Contact Picker stops apps from accessing your entire contact listDigital Trends·Mar 25
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 25, 2026
Last updated
March 25, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Google's Quick Share AirDrop Support Expanding to Samsung Galaxy S26Google Announces Android Automotive OS for Software-Defined Vehicles, Expanding Beyond InfotainmentGoogle Wallet Lags Samsung in Aliro Smart Lock SupportEuropean Broadcasters Lobby EU to Regulate Smart TV Platforms Including Android TV Under DMAGoogle Claims Chrome on Android Now Outpaces Safari on iPhone in Browser Benchmarks