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Google Introduces New Location Sharing Feature on Chrome for Android Google recently announced that Chrome on Android now allows users to share their approximate location with websites instead of their precise location. This new feature gives users more control over their location data, allowing them to share their precise location only when necessary, such as for navigation purposes or when placing delivery orders. Image Credits:Google / In a blog post, Google explained that this new feature will soon be available on desktop as well. However, there is no confirmation on whether it will be launched for Chrome on iOS. Additionally, Google plans to introduce new APIs that will allow web developers to request either an approximate location or specify when a precise location is required for their websites. This update is a positive development for Android users, as it gives them more autonomy over the amount of location data they share with websites. It encourages developers to evaluate their location requirements and only request precise location data when absolutely necessary for the functionality of their websites.

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