Google’s Account Access Page has been given a facelift today, bringing a better way to see which Chrome apps and Android devices are accessing your information. Often times, we download an app and don’t think twice about what it’s asking for, only to later wonder just which of our apps and services are accessing things like contacts or web search history.
Whatever operating system you’re using, if it accesses your Google information, the Account Access Page has you covered. The page now shows larger thumbnail images, and lists which devices are linked to your account. It also shows all devices that have been given access to your information, and allows you to revoke that access. We were a bit surprised at how many older devices we had listed!
Of course, if you want to access individual Android app permissions, that has to be done via the device itself. You can revoke access to devices or Chrome apps, but not alter them in any way. Like anything else, it’s a bit of an all-or-nothing proposition with permissions.
The updated page does clear things up a bit, and makes it really easy to manage what is accessing your info. We hope this paves the way for further advancements in managing your device and apps in a macro sense, especially via Android. We like Android Device Manager, but that’s an emergency utility.
