Chrome on Android introduces approximate location sharing for more user control
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Chrome on Android introduces approximate location sharing for more user control

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Google Chrome on Android now supports sharing an approximate location instead of a precise one with websites. The new feature gives Android users more control over how much location data they disclose when interacting with sites that request location access.

By choosing approximate location, users can still allow location-based functionality without revealing their exact coordinates. This small but meaningful change enhances privacy by limiting the precision of shared geolocation data.

TechCrunch first reported the update, describing it as a small win for Android users, as it gives them more control over how much location data they share with websites. The feature is rolling out in the latest version of Chrome for Android.

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