Apple introduced improved location privacy features with iOS 15, allowing users to share only approximate location data with apps and services that request it. The idea behind this was that apps and services only require approximate location data to function properly. This makes it unnecessary to provide them with precise location information.
However, there are apps that also require precise location data. That said, we allow them and then forget which apps and services have full access to our location data. In this case, it is important to know which apps have full access to your location and in this guide we will tell you how to check it and how you can disable precise location tracking on iPhone .
Many iOS ask for precise location tracking permission by default the first time you open them. And it can be easy to forget how many or which apps you've given permission to. Here's how to turn off precise iPhone location tracking.
Steps to turn off precise location tracking on iPhone for apps
- Go to Settings on your iPhone
- Scroll down and select Privacy and security
- Tap Location Services
- Select the app from the list to check if the app uses precise location tracking
- Turn off the toggle next to Precise Location at the bottom
Please note that some apps require precise location access to function properly. If you disable precise location for these apps, they may not function properly.
Also, if you want to disable location tracking completely, you also have the option to select Never as an option.
Difference between exact location and approximate location
As the name suggests, precise location shares precise location data such as building name, location, etc. Approximate location shares only the area keeping the user's privacy intact.
Information source: gadgetsnow.com
