Android Users on Facebook Now Have More Control Over Their Location Information

They can choose how their data is handled while not using the app

Facebook introduced an easier way for its Android users to control how it uses their location information.

Engineering director for location infrastructure Paul McDonald pointed out the differences between how iOS and Android handle location settings in a Newsroom post.

Android devices feature a single on/off switch for location services, enabling users to determine whether to share their precise location with Facebook and other applications.

Meanwhile, iOS devices give users more options: They can choose to share their precise location always, only when an app is in use, or never.

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