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Location in settings

How accurate is the significant privacy location in settings


iPhone X

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 10:14 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2020 11:33 PM

  1. Location Services uses GPS and Bluetooth (where they're available), along with crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspots and cellular towers to determine the approximate location of your device.
  2. Apps won't use your location until they ask for your permission and you allow permission.


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Location in settings

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