Google has introduced a new privacy feature in its Chrome browser for Android devices that allows users to share approximate location information instead of precise coordinates when websites request location access.

The update gives Android users greater control over their location privacy by providing an alternative to sharing exact GPS coordinates. When a website requests location access, users can now choose to provide general area information rather than their specific position.

This feature addresses growing privacy concerns among mobile users who want to access location-based services without revealing their exact whereabouts. The approximate location option maintains functionality for many web services while reducing the granularity of personal data shared.

The change brings Chrome's location sharing options more in line with user expectations for privacy controls on mobile devices. Users can still choose to share precise location data when needed for specific applications or services.