Why would my friends or family location suddenly not be precise, but instead says approximate location

Why does the find my phone app suddenly l stop showing precise gps and say approximate location and have a big circle of approximate location?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 9, 2023 4:50 AM

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Limnos

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Apr 9, 2023 6:28 AM in response to Nicoleiphonesaresohard

GPS signal quality can vary. If somebody is in a building, in a mountainous region, or in a big city, there may be reduced satellite signals and poorer location determination.

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