Google is updating Android TVs to fix a big Gmail privacy problem

The Android logo on a black backdrop, surrounded by red shapes that resemble the Android mascot. Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge

Google is working on a fix to block crafty individuals from gaining access to the emails of accounts logged in to some Android TV units. The Android TV operating system, which is preloaded on many smart TVs on the market, could allow people with physical access to get into Gmail and other services associated with the owner’s account, as reported by 404 Media.

Since Android TV is just Android under the hood, it treats the owner’s Google account login as a persistent one, allowing them to automatically log in to allowed apps from th...

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