While seeing a slew of new security and privacy features in the latest iOS iteration may seem like the order of the day, iOS 14 appears to be on an entirely different horizon. Features like blocking apps from accessing your local network, not allowing ads to track you between websites and apps, and only allowing apps to access certain images make iOS 14 a runaway winner compared to Android 11. The latest version of iOS doesn’t stop there, as it lets you block apps from choosing your exact location. If privacy is more important to you, let’s go to stop apps from accessing your exact location in iOS 14!
Prevent Apps from Accessing Your Precise Location on iPhone
When you disable the “Precise Location” feature on your iOS device, the app will only be able to determine your approximate location. For a navigation app or transportation app you may want to keep the precise location turned on, but for all other apps it is the right decision to not allow them. Here’s how you can do it.
1. On your iOS device, Settings app.
2. Now scroll down and select the app you want to stop from accessing your exact location.
3. Next, tap on it. Location.
Note: Note that you will only see the location option if the app needs to access your location.
4. Next, turn off the switch. Exact Location.
This much! In the future, this app will no longer be able to access your precise location. If you later decide to allow the app to access your exact location, follow the same steps described above and finally turn on the switch.
Stop Apps From Accessing Your Precise Location
So, this is the simple way to prevent an app from choosing your exact location. At a time when security and privacy are more important than ever, Apple’s desire to double down on these key aspects seems riveted.
Along with this notable feature, iOS 14 also offers useful features like Back Tap, Sleep Tracker, and FaceTime Eye Contact correction. Which of these features won you over? Be sure to share your feedback in the comments below.
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