Facebook Messenger dumps auto-location tracking for a pin drop<article>
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<p>Facebook Messenger is making location sharing a little less creepy, with finer controls over when to divulge your whereabouts.</p><p>Previously, Facebook Messenger used a location toggle that was enabled by default on Android phones, and required a one-time permission on iPhones. With the toggle turned on, every post would include location details automatically. Recipients could then view the sender’s location with a tap, or even use
an extension to harvest friends’ data over time.</p><p>With the
new version of Facebook Messenger for iOS and Android, users must choose to share their location manually. By tapping the “More” button or the location pin at the bottom of the screen, users can see a map with a location pin, which they can send as a separate message. Users can also drag the pin around the map, which could be useful for showing a past location or future meeting point.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2931569/facebook-messenger-dumps-auto-location-tracking-for-a-pin-drop.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Facebook Messenger dumps auto-location tracking for a pin drop
