Chrome on Android now lets users share their approximate location with websites instead of their exact location, Google says announced This week. The tech giant says that although there are some cases where precise location is required, such as when you’re placing a delivery order or trying to find the nearest ATM, there are also 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 still share your precise location when needed – for example, for navigation – so you don’t lose functionality.”
Google plans to bring this feature to desktop in the coming months. The company did not share any timeline as to when or if this feature will launch for Chrome on iOS.
Google plans to introduce new APIs that will let web developers request an approximate location or specify an exact location if necessary. The tech giant says it encourages developers to review their location requirements and only request precise location when it’s essential to the site’s functionality.
The new feature is a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data is shared with websites.
