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How do I get user location using Google Maps Platform SDK for iOS instead of CoreLocation

Does Google Maps Platform SDK for iOS have a way of showing the current user location? I know how to use CoreLocation to do that, but CoreLocation isn't working well for me.

I am using GPS to track the user walking and to calculate how much distance he is covering.

Solution

  • Both Maps SDK and Places SDK for iOS use ⁠Apple Core Location, which you can also use directly to get location updates without having to use Google's iOS SDKs.

    Currently, Google's iOS SDKs do not allow you to modify the location provider.

    There's a feature request around being able to set another location provider in Google's issue tracker which I suggest starring to increase visibility and subscribe to future notifications:

    https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/116535597

    Hope this helps!