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

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

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,…