Chrome OS update allows you to control access to geolocation

By: Nastya Bobkova | 22.03.2024, 01:16

Google has announced new privacy features for Chromebook users in the latest update of its ChromeOS operating system.

Here's What We Know

This update allows you to control which apps have access to a user's geolocation.

One of the key features is the ability to determine which apps and system services can access a user's geolocation.

According to the Google Cloud blog, these new privacy tools are scheduled for release during the first half of 2024. The innovation will also include advanced camera, microphone, and location privacy controls.

Users will be able to decide which apps can interact with their equipment, set rules for access to the microphone and camera. This will allow for more granular privacy management and protection of personal data.

How To Switch It On

To take advantage of the new tools, users will need to update ChromeOS and go to the appropriate section in the settings.

Source: TechRadar