Can someone explain how location sharing works on iPhone? Is it real-time and how accurate is it?
@laura87 From what I’ve seen, iPhones use a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular data to pinpoint location. When someone shares their location, it’s usually pretty accurate, but things like tall buildings or being indoors can sometimes throw it off.
As for real-time, it depends on the settings they’ve chosen. They can share it temporarily or indefinitely, and the frequency of updates can vary. Sometimes there’s a bit of a delay, so it’s not always down to the second. I’ve also had mixed experiences depending on the app used for sharing.