News Summary

• Chrome on Android now lets users share their approximate location with websites rather than their precise location.
• Google plans to bring this feature to the desktop in the coming months.
• The company will also be introducing 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’s essential for 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 they share with websites.