#locationsharing — Public Fediverse posts

@signalapp @AboutSignalNL

I just discovered that when you want to share your location using the Signal's 'share your location' feature, it sends a link of..... Google Maps 🥴

I could not find a way to change this to an (open standard) geolocation link.

- did I overlook a setting?
If not:
- why is Signal revealing it's user location to Google?
- why would Signal promote Google Maps?

#privacy #locationsharing

@signalapp @AboutSignalNL

I just discovered that when you want to share your location using the Signal's 'share your location' feature, it sends a link of..... Google Maps 🥴

I could not find a way to change this to an (open standard) geolocation link.

- did I overlook a setting?
If not:
- why is Signal revealing it's user location to Google?
- why would Signal promote Google Maps?

#privacy #locationsharing

FYI: Chrome on Android now lets users share approximate location with websites: Chrome for Android adds approximate location sharing, giving users a middle-ground privacy option between full location access and denial for website requests. https://ppc.land/chrome-on-android-now-lets-users-share-approximate-location-with-websites/ #Chrome #Android #Privacy #LocationSharing #WebSecurity

ICYMI: Chrome on Android now lets users share approximate location with websites: Chrome for Android adds approximate location sharing, giving users a middle-ground privacy option between full location access and denial for website requests. https://ppc.land/chrome-on-android-now-lets-users-share-approximate-location-with-websites/ #Chrome #Android #Privacy #LocationSharing #Websites

Chrome on Android now lets users share approximate location with websites: Chrome for Android adds approximate location sharing, giving users a middle-ground privacy option between full location access and denial for website requests. https://ppc.land/chrome-on-android-now-lets-users-share-approximate-location-with-websites/ #Chrome #Android #Privacy #LocationSharing #Websites

Android now stops you sharing your location in photos

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/04/android-now-stops-you-sharing-your-location-in-photos/

#HackerNews #Android #Privacy #LocationSharing #Photos #Security

Android now stops you sharing your location in photos

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/04/android-now-stops-you-sharing-your-location-in-photos/

#HackerNews #Android #Privacy #LocationSharing #Photos #Security

FYI: ChatGPT quietly rolled out location sharing - and local search may never be the same: ChatGPT's March 26 location sharing update lets users share device GPS data for local recommendations, news, and weather - putting OpenAI directly in Google's local search territory. https://ppc.land/chatgpt-quietly-rolled-out-location-sharing-and-local-search-may-never-be-the-same/ #ChatGPT #LocationSharing #LocalSearch #OpenAI #GPSTechnology

ICYMI: ChatGPT quietly rolled out location sharing - and local search may never be the same: ChatGPT's March 26 location sharing update lets users share device GPS data for local recommendations, news, and weather - putting OpenAI directly in Google's local search territory. https://ppc.land/chatgpt-quietly-rolled-out-location-sharing-and-local-search-may-never-be-the-same/ #ChatGPT #LocationSharing #LocalSearch #OpenAI #GPSData

ChatGPT quietly rolled out location sharing - and local search may never be the same: ChatGPT's March 26 location sharing update lets users share device GPS data for local recommendations, news, and weather - putting OpenAI directly in Google's local search territory. https://ppc.land/chatgpt-quietly-rolled-out-location-sharing-and-local-search-may-never-be-the-same/ #ChatGPT #LocationSharing #LocalSearch #OpenAI #GPS

ChatGPT quietly rolled out location sharing - and local search may never be the same: ChatGPT's March 26 location sharing update lets users share device GPS data for local recommendations, news, and weather - putting OpenAI directly in Google's local search territory. https://ppc.land/chatgpt-quietly-rolled-out-location-sharing-and-local-search-may-never-be-the-same/ #ChatGPT #LocationSharing #LocalSearch #OpenAI #GPS

Microsoft Starts Sharing Your Location With Your Employer https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/22/microsoft-starts-sharing-your-location-with-your-employer/
#privacy #Microsoft #Office365 #locationsharing

Microsoft Starts Sharing Your Location With Your Employer https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/01/22/microsoft-starts-sharing-your-location-with-your-employer/
#privacy #Microsoft #Office365 #locationsharing

The dangerous intimacy of social location sharing

https://joinreboot.org/p/lighthouses-in-the-sky

#HackerNews #dangerousintimacy #locationsharing #privacy #concerns #socialmedia #safety

The dangerous intimacy of social location sharing

https://joinreboot.org/p/lighthouses-in-the-sky

#HackerNews #dangerousintimacy #locationsharing #privacy #concerns #socialmedia #safety

@itsfoss Guys checkout my app!! No signups, no accounts, no servers for realtime location sharing app, everything is built on P2P technology

https://apple.co/4peNUmr

#ios #wherefam #maps #locationsharing #privacy

Well folks found my app on top category for CA!! Achievement made lmao just released it today… though idk how this ranking works.

WhereFam -> Privacy focused location sharing app without collecting any location data, no sign ups or phone numbers or servers!! Utilizing our phones potential to the max using P2P technology, no backend zero costs forever.

https://wherefam.com

#ios #shipaton #apple #swift #p2p #locationsharing #privacy

Well folks!! It was launch day, finally made it to app store. Its been a long journey to get this out...

WhereFam - Location sharing app, with focus on privacy requiring no signups, or phone numbers, no servers in between rather direct connections

The best part is location data is only shared with trusted members only, so I don't need to maintain anything on my end.

https://apps.apple.com/app/wherefam/id6749550634

#ios #locationsharing #app #apple

What to Know About #Instagram Map, #LocationSharing and #Privacy Concerns

The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. #Meta , which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
#privacy #security #geoloc

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/us/instagram-map-location-meta.html

What to Know About #Instagram Map, #LocationSharing and #Privacy Concerns

The service rolled out this week, prompting confusion and safety concerns. #Meta , which owns Instagram, said the feature was turned off unless users activated it.
#privacy #security #geoloc

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/us/instagram-map-location-meta.html

#TMobile’s #Starlink-powered #satelliteservice, #TSatellite, is now available to all #US residents, not just T-Mobile customers. The service, currently priced at $10 per month, supports #textmessaging and #locationsharing, with plans to add picture and voice messaging. https://www.theverge.com/news/712546/starlink-powered-t-satellite-service-is-now-live-on-t-mobile?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#TMobile’s #Starlink-powered #satelliteservice, #TSatellite, is now available to all #US residents, not just T-Mobile customers. The service, currently priced at $10 per month, supports #textmessaging and #locationsharing, with plans to add picture and voice messaging. https://www.theverge.com/news/712546/starlink-powered-t-satellite-service-is-now-live-on-t-mobile?eicker.news #tech #media #news

‘Modern Love’: To Share or Not To Share? How #LocationSharing Is Changing Our Relationships
The Daily

When the Modern Love podcast asked listeners how location sharing is affecting their #relationships the responses they got were all over the map. Some people love this technology. Some hate it. But either way, it has changed something fundamental about how we demonstrate our #love & how we set #boundaries around relationships.
#privacy #surveillance

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000715965253

‘Modern Love’: To Share or Not To Share? How #LocationSharing Is Changing Our Relationships
The Daily

When the Modern Love podcast asked listeners how location sharing is affecting their #relationships the responses they got were all over the map. Some people love this technology. Some hate it. But either way, it has changed something fundamental about how we demonstrate our #love & how we set #boundaries around relationships.
#privacy #surveillance

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000715965253

Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional https://www.wired.com/story/trump-officials-want-to-prosecute-over-the-iceblock-app-lawyers-say-thats-unconstitutional/ #Culture/CultureNews #LocationSharing #Security #Culture

Trump Officials Want to Prosecute Over the ICEBlock App. Lawyers Say That’s Unconstitutional https://www.wired.com/story/trump-officials-want-to-prosecute-over-the-iceblock-app-lawyers-say-thats-unconstitutional/ #Culture/CultureNews #LocationSharing #Security #Culture

How To Protect Your Family’s Smartphones While on Vacation – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/how-to-protect-your-familys-smartphones-while-on-vacation-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #HowToGuidesandTutorials #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #CyberSecurityNews #locationsharing #onlinesecurity #McafeeSecurity #OnlinePrivacy #FamilySafety

How To Protect Your Family’s Smartphones While on Vacation – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/how-to-protect-your-familys-smartphones-while-on-vacation-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #HowToGuidesandTutorials #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #CyberSecurityNews #locationsharing #onlinesecurity #McafeeSecurity #OnlinePrivacy #FamilySafety

Auf meiner #Nextcloud bei Hetzner habe ich #Phonetrack installiert.
Nun möchte ich auf zwei Android Handys den #Standort mit #OwnTracks aufzeichnen und verfolgen. Mit einem Handy geht das gut, aber wenn ich ein zweites Handy verbinde, wird das erste irgendwie überschrieben.
Wie kann ich damit den Standort von zwei Handys verfolgen?
Nutzt das evtl jemand schon so.
Falls jemand eine Alternative kennt, dann immer her damit.

#location #locationsharing

Auf meiner #Nextcloud bei Hetzner habe ich #Phonetrack installiert.
Nun möchte ich auf zwei Android Handys den #Standort mit #OwnTracks aufzeichnen und verfolgen. Mit einem Handy geht das gut, aber wenn ich ein zweites Handy verbinde, wird das erste irgendwie überschrieben.
Wie kann ich damit den Standort von zwei Handys verfolgen?
Nutzt das evtl jemand schon so.
Falls jemand eine Alternative kennt, dann immer her damit.

#location #locationsharing

Auf meiner #Nextcloud bei Hetzner habe ich #Phonetrack installiert.
Nun möchte ich auf zwei Android Handys den #Standort mit #OwnTracks aufzeichnen und verfolgen. Mit einem Handy geht das gut, aber wenn ich ein zweites Handy verbinde, wird das erste irgendwie überschrieben.
Wie kann ich damit den Standort von zwei Handys verfolgen?
Nutzt das evtl jemand schon so.
Falls jemand eine Alternative kennt, dann immer her damit.

#location #locationsharing

Google Find My Device Now Allows You To Share Your Location With Others #apps #findmydevice #google #locationsharing #mobile #os

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/345488/google-find-my-device-share-location/

Google Find My Device Now Allows You To Share Your Location With Others #apps #findmydevice #google #locationsharing #mobile #os

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/345488/google-find-my-device-share-location/

Instagram launches major DM update with location sharing and 300+ new stickers: Instagram introduces significant messaging updates including location sharing, customizable nicknames, and hundreds of new stickers for enhanced communication. https://ppc.land/instagram-launches-major-dm-update-with-location-sharing-and-300-new-stickers/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #InstagramUpdate #SocialMedia #DMUpdates #LocationSharing #Messaging

🔒👀 Snap just dropped new Snapchat location & privacy tools! Parents can now request their teen's location and see their location-sharing settings. A step towards more control and safety! 🛡️ #Snapchat #Privacy #Parenting #TeenSafety #LocationSharing #TechUpdates

iOS 18.2 public beta rolls out 'Share Item Location' feature, allowing users to share AirTags & Find My accessory locations with airlines and more! 🚗✈️ #iOS18 #Apple #AirTags #FindMy #TechUpdates #AppleBeta #LocationSharing #iOSFeatures #MobileTech

Meta Rolls Out Location Tagging Feature On Threads #ads #gps #instagram #locationsharing #meta #socialmedia #threads

https://www.lowyat.net/2024/333745/meta-rolls-out-threads-location-tagging/

Meta Rolls Out Location Tagging Feature On Threads #ads #gps #instagram #locationsharing #meta #socialmedia #threads

https://www.lowyat.net/2024/333745/meta-rolls-out-threads-location-tagging/

I’m looking for a #foss location sharing app that works between iOS and Android and isn’t a ridiculous privacy nightmare. I found this https://github.com/Myzel394/locus?tab=readme-ov-file but it’s no longer maintained. #switchtoandoid #locationsharing #privacyconcerns #personaldata #android #fdroid #opensource #androidapps #iOS

I’m looking for a #foss location sharing app that works between iOS and Android and isn’t a ridiculous privacy nightmare. I found this https://github.com/Myzel394/locus?tab=readme-ov-file but it’s no longer maintained. #switchtoandoid #locationsharing #privacyconcerns #personaldata #android #fdroid #opensource #androidapps #iOS

43% of couples experience pressure to share logins and locations, Malwarebytes finds https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/06/43-of-couples-experience-pressure-to-share-logins-and-locations-malwarebytes-finds #ModernLoveintheDigitalAge #carlocationtracking #locationtracking #locationsharing #digitalsharing #Privacy #News

43% of couples experience pressure to share logins and locations, Malwarebytes finds https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/06/43-of-couples-experience-pressure-to-share-logins-and-locations-malwarebytes-finds #ModernLoveintheDigitalAge #carlocationtracking #locationtracking #locationsharing #digitalsharing #Privacy #News

Anyone know how to fix this in #AppleMessages? Annoying!! I don’t need to be asked for #Apple Family members. Tried every which way to share location and can’t find the magic combo. It started doing this for family in the #iOS 17.4 update. Help, I’m going mad. #locationsharing

Anyone know how to fix this in #AppleMessages? Annoying!! I don’t need to be asked for #Apple Family members. Tried every which way to share location and can’t find the magic combo. It started doing this for family in the #iOS 17.4 update. Help, I’m going mad. #locationsharing

There is an F-Droid app that lets you capture your current location in terms of latitude and longitude. The coordinates can then be converted into a URL that can be opened with Google Maps or OpenStreetMaps.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/ca.cmetcalfe.locationshare/

This is quite helpful to either share your current location or store a location which is not mapped yet.

There are many apps to continuously track your location but I found only one to statically capture your current location.

#FDroid #LocationSharing #AndroidApp

There is an F-Droid app that lets you capture your current location in terms of latitude and longitude. The coordinates can then be converted into a URL that can be opened with Google Maps or OpenStreetMaps.

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/ca.cmetcalfe.locationshare/

This is quite helpful to either share your current location or store a location which is not mapped yet.

There are many apps to continuously track your location but I found only one to statically capture your current location.

#FDroid #LocationSharing #AndroidApp

@gamingonlinux #ElonMusk also did not hesitate using #doxxing to eliminate someone he saw as an enemy (the guy who supposedly jumped on his bonnet. All #Elon fans started searching the guy's number plate to chase him down).

As for the last minute changes to #twitter policies about #location tracking & the possibility #birdsite will enforce #locationsharing, do remove your #mobile number from the site while you can!🚨