Chrome 144 introduces the `<geolocation>` HTML element, a declarative alternative to the JavaScript Geolocation API. This element requires user interaction (clicking a button) to request location data, reducing accidental blocks and browser interventions. It evolved from a genericdata, reducing aelement after origin trial feedback showed improved user trust and success rates. The element simplifies implementation by handling permission states automatically, supports attributes liketeraction (cliandroducing and includes styling constraints to prevent deceptive patterns. A polyfill and progressive enhancement strategies ensure backward compatibility with browsers that don't support the new element.
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Introducing the <geolocation> HTML element
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