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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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 services This change is 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.
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How to Check Your Location Settings
Chrome:
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” and then navigate to “Privacy and security.”
- Click on “Site Settings” and then choose “Location.”
- Here you can see which websites have permission to access your location and make changes as needed.
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Windows 11
- Open the Settings
- Visit Privacy & security > Location
- Ensure Location Services is enabled
- Under “Let Apps access your location,” you can toggle the switch for individual apps, including Chrome.
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This update will bring the following benefits to users:
- The geolocation bubble now explains why Chrome can’t access your location, avoiding confusion.
- With a single click, you can navigate to the relevant Windows settings to enable geolocation if needed.
- The update lets you manage your privacy preferences more effectively when it comes to geolocation.
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 to let you delete Google Password Manager data in Chrome, adding a setting to move the Tab search button to the right and remember the side panel width when you resize.