What does allow while using mean?

For example, when an app asks to use my location data, I click "Only while using." But I've googled around some and it's not clear what that means. I use to assume it meant what it said, but I'm coming to believe it means it uses my location data when I'm not *using* it but it's still open in the background.


So, what is it? When I'm using it or anytime it hasn't been closed completely?

iPod, iOS 10

Posted on Jul 3, 2020 9:19 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2020 9:25 AM

It means that location data is shared with the app when you are actively using the app or if it is open in the background. If the app is closed completely, no location data will be shared with the app.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203033

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What does allow while using mean?

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