Chrome to get smarter about Geolocation detection on Windows 11/10

No More Confusion: Clear Geolocation Messages in Chrome for Windows

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Published onJune 15, 2024

published onJune 15, 2024

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Many websites use geolocation to provide location-based services, like weather forecasts or nearby restaurants. But what happens when you’ve disabled geolocation on your Windows system and a website requests your location?

Previously, Chrome might not have provided a clear explanation for why it couldn’t access your location. This new update to Chrome integrates with Windows’ system-level location permission, offering a more informative message in these situations.

Chrome makes finding your location easier on Windows

Many websites use geolocation to provide location-based servicesThis changeis part of Google’s work to better “integrate Windows Location and Wi-Fi Permissions” with Chrome. When you’re on Windows and a website requests geolocation, Chrome’s geolocation bubble will now check your system-level settings.

If geolocation is disabled there, the bubble will display a clear message: “Turned off in Windows System Preferences” (sort of) and provide a helpful “Open Settings” button. Clicking this button takes you directly to the Windows privacy settings where you can enable geolocation if you choose to.

How to Check Your Location Settings

Chrome:

Windows 11

This update will bring the following benefits to users:

This change by Chrome can make a big difference for Windows users. By providing a more informative geolocation bubble and easier access to settings, Chrome provides users with a clearer understanding of their privacy options.

In addition to this, Google is working tolet you delete Google Password Manager data in Chrome,adding a setting to move the Tab search button to the rightandremember the side panel width when you resize.

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Chrome to get smarter about Geolocation detection on Windows 11/10

Chrome makes finding your location easier on Windows