How do I find a user's location?
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To find a user's location, you can use the CoreLocation framework provided by Apple. Here are the steps and relevant information from the WWDC sessions:
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Request Location Authorization: Before you can access a user's location, you need to request permission. This can be done using the CoreLocation authorization API. The process can be simplified using the new APIs introduced by Apple.
- Session: What’s new in location authorization
- Chapter: Authorization goals
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Using CoreLocation API: Once you have the necessary permissions, you can use the CoreLocation API to get latitude and longitude updates whenever the device moves or state change events whenever spatial conditions you describe become satisfied or unsatisfied.
- Session: What’s new in location authorization
- Chapter: Session lifecycle
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Handling Diagnostic Properties: CoreLocation provides diagnostic properties to help you understand why location updates or events might not be available. This can help you handle cases where location services are disabled or permissions are denied.
- Session: What’s new in location authorization
- Chapter: Diagnostic properties
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Using MapKit for Enhanced Location Features: You can also use MapKit to search for places, display place details, and more. For example, you can use the new place ID lookup tool to find specific locations and display them on a map.
- Session: Unlock the power of places with MapKit
- Chapter: Reference a place
By following these steps and utilizing the new features and APIs introduced at WWDC, you can effectively find and use a user's location in your app.
What’s new in location authorization
Location authorization is turning 2.0. Learn about new recommendations and techniques to get the authorization you need, and a new system of diagnostics that can let you know when an authorization goal can’t be met.
Unlock the power of places with MapKit
Discover powerful new ways to integrate maps into your apps and websites with MapKit and MapKit JS. Learn how to save and reference unique places using Place ID. Check out improvements to search that make it more efficient to find relevant places. Get introduced to the new Place Card API that lets you display rich information about places so customers can explore destinations right in your app. And, we’ll show you quick ways to embed maps in your website with our simplified token provisioning and Web Embed API.