HTML5 Geolocation API FAQs

April 30, 2020

How does watchPosition() work in the HTML5 geolocation API?

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How does watchPosition() work in the HTML5 geolocation API?

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Answer

by Geo Targetly

WatchPostion() works by retrieving updates about the current geographical location of the device. The location is set as geographic coordinates along with data about direction and speed. The update is returned as a Position object.

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