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Chrome on Android now lets users share their approximate location with websites rather than their precise location, Google announced<\/a> this week. The tech giant says that while some cases require precise location, such as when you\u2019re placing a delivery order or trying to find the closest ATM, there are instances when your approximate location is enough, like when you\u2019re getting access to local weather and news.<\/p>\n \u201cBy letting you share your approximate location, we\u2019re giving you more control over your location data,\u201d Google explained in a blog post<\/a>. \u201cAnd you can still share your precise location when it\u2019s needed \u2014 e.g., for navigation \u2014 so you won\u2019t lose functionality.\u201d<\/p>\n Google plans to bring this feature to the desktop in the coming months. The company did not share a timeline for when, or if, the feature will launch for Chrome on iOS.<\/p>\n Google plans to introduce new APIs that let web developers request either an approximate location or specify when a precise location is necessary. The tech giant says it encourages developers to review their location needs and only request precise location when it\u2019s essential for the site\u2019s functionality.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n