Post: Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing

Chrome on Android now supports approximate instead of precise location sharing

Chrome on Android now lets users share their approximate location with websites, rather than their exact location, with Google. announced This week the tech giant says that while exact location is needed in some cases, such as when you’re placing a delivery order or trying to find the nearest ATM, there are instances when your approximate location is sufficient, such as when you’re accessing local weather and news.

“By allowing you to share your approximate location, we’re giving you more control over your location data,” Google explained in a statement. Blog post. “And you can share your exact location whenever needed — for navigation, for example — so you don’t lose functionality.”

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Google plans to bring this feature to the desktop in the coming months. The company didn’t share a timeline for when, or if, the feature will launch for Chrome on iOS.

The company will also introduce new APIs that let web developers either request an approximate location or specify when an exact location is required. The tech giant says it encourages developers to review their location requirements and only request accurate location when it’s necessary for site functionality.

The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites.