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Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

Posted on Wednesday March 09, 2022  |  android, gps, android gps tagging, mobile technology, android smartphones, location services, location tracking

Location services or location tracking is a handy feature in your Android smartphone. Enabling it has some benefits; for instance, it makes it convenient for you to find the nearest gas station using Google Maps, allow navigation apps like Waze to calculate routes between destinations, or check in at places on Facebook. But while convenient, there are some risks in allowing the apps on your phone to track your every move. Here’s how you can change the location settings on your Android phone.

Disabling Android location settings

Posted on Wednesday November 11, 2020  |  android, gps, android gps tagging, mobile technology, android smartphones, location services, location tracking

The location tracking feature in Android smartphones makes it easier to use certain apps like Google Maps. With this feature turned on, it'll be easier to locate, for example, the nearest diner. However, enabling this feature has security implications. Hiding your location may require extra steps when you use certain apps, but at least you and your device would be more secure. If you wish to change your phone's location settings, read on.

The 101 on Android location settings

Posted on Wednesday April 17, 2019  |  android photos, android phone location settings, android location settings security, android gps tagging, android discrete location settings, android battery life

As you learn about the various features of your Android smartphone, you will come across location services and whether or not you want to approve them. If you think this convenient feature is harmless, think again. Sometimes it's best to hide your location in your smartphone as this can affect your device's security. With this in mind, let's take a look at how to change the location settings on your Android smartphone.

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