Android 17 is stepping up location privacy in a big way

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How to Stop Google From Tracking Your Location

If, like most people, you thought Google stopped tracking your location once you turned off Location History in your account settings, you were wrong. According to an AP investigation published Monday ...
9to5Google

Android 17 adds ‘location button’ for apps and more private ‘Approximate’ algorithm

Android 17 features a number of location privacy updates, with the latest introduced in Beta 3 being the "location button." ...
Forbes

Location Services Off? You Can Still Be Tracked

In an age when privacy concerns are at the forefront of technological discussions, many smartphone users believe that turning off their location services ensures their movements remain private.
Wired

How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location

Your devices and apps really, really want to know where you are—whether it's to tell you the weather, recommend some restaurants you might like, or better target advertising at you. Managing what ...
Forbes

Google To Stop Giving Location Evidence To Law Enforcement

UKRAINE - 2023/02/21: In this photo illustration, the Google Maps logo is seen on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Location data has ...
Business Insider

How to share your location from an Android device with any contact, even if they don't have a Google account

You can share your location on an Android device by using the Google Maps "Location sharing" feature. This feature lets you share your Android's location with anyone in your contacts list. You can ...