Nick Bilton, for the New York Times:

Senator Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, says Apple and Google have agreed to meet with him to discuss a privacy loophole on smartphones that gives apps unfettered access to people’s personal photos.

Neither Apple nor Google offered the Times any additional info, but Schumer says the companies “were friendly and open to the idea that this ought to be changed.” Schumer said over the weekend that he’d get the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) involved. An FTC spokesperson confirmed they’ve received the letter.