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I wonder if that applies to Google's own apps

Fat chance.

It does. Here is Maps + Location [0]. And here is Google Home + Mic [1]. I just picked 2 random google services that seemed like they would rely on location (Maps) and microphone (Home).

[0] https://i.imgur.com/RSN239u.png

[1] https://i.imgur.com/x5vCg5W.png

But do those permissions get revoked automatically if you don't use the apps for a while? (the "permissions auto-reset" feature)

> "Give one-time permissions to apps that need your mic, camera or location. The next time the app needs access, it must ask for permission again."

I use Bouncer [1] for that. Been using it for many years.

Although it doesn't revoke permanent permission after a while of non-usage, I'd argue it'd be better to revoke the permission if the permission itself (for that specific app) hasn't been granted for a while.

[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samruston....

Zuck probably sweating right now