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navigator.geolocation

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Topic: Interact with Client
Unit title: navigator.geolocation
Categories: Property, Object
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Explanation: The browser API property that allows web applications to access the user's geographical location. With the user's permission, it can provide latitude, longitude and altitude data, useful for location-based services.

Browser compatibility:
  • The chrome browser supports this feature starting from version 5
  • The edge browser supports this feature starting from version 12
  • The firefox browser supports this feature starting from version 3.5
  • The safari browser supports this feature starting from version 5
Availability: