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Re:Tell HN: Google Maps location data is used for GeoIP updates by someweirdperson on Monday December 19, 2022 @10:54AM (#34053499)
Of course they do, was there ever any doubt?

Next important step: How can this be used for something entertaining? Does google maps work with forged location data? That would allow to seed the system with an IP that lives in area 51, or something like that.

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Re:Tell HN: Google Maps location data is used for GeoIP updates by ogeiczvm on Monday December 19, 2022 @11:05AM (#34053633)
I actually mentioned this in another reply. I never tried but it should work in an android emulator - set the GPS coordinates to something interesting - of course, something that won't potentially get you in trouble.
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