Saturday, December 4, 2010

Android: Google to protect children against inappropriate content

Android: Google to protect children from inappropriate content

Google is the factor of the age of its Android applications for the protection of children and young people with inappropriate content. Android developer Eric Chu, wrote blog Android, said: "we will be be showing the ratings of content for all applications on the Android market.  "The rules on the content remains the same as that of previously: applications will be evaluated in accordance with the four levels of classification: all Pre-teen, mature and Teen."

Chu said that developers to submit new or updated must contain the rating for all applications and games. All applications that do not show the classification, when the system is active will be classified as a "mature".

Applications, which include the caricature or mild fantasy violence will be evaluated "Pre-Teen" or above, in accordance with the policy. Realistic fantasy or intense violence is assessed "Teen" or a later version. Graphic violence must be rated "mature." Hate speech is also prohibited the market Android, "says the company." Developers also recommends that the inflammatory content is classified as a "young person" or later. In addition, applications designed for the de facto needs "All" not include the contents of the user or ask for the location of the user.

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