Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing | TechCrunch
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Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing | TechCrunch
""By letting you share your approximate location, we're giving you more control over your location data. And you can still share your precise location when it's needed - e.g., for navigation - so you won't lose functionality.""
"Google plans to introduce new APIs that let web developers request either an approximate location or specify when a precise location is necessary. The tech giant says it encourages developers to review their location needs and only request precise location when it's essential for the site's functionality."
Chrome on Android now enables users to share their approximate location with websites instead of their precise location. This feature enhances user control over location data while still allowing precise location sharing when necessary, such as for navigation or delivery services. Google plans to extend this feature to desktop versions in the future and is introducing new APIs for developers to request either approximate or precise location based on site functionality needs. This update represents a positive change for Android users regarding location privacy.
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