Augmentiverse reference / Standards
Geolocation
Permission-based geographic location in web applications.
Overview
Geolocation exposes device position information and its estimated accuracy. The specification returned to Candidate Recommendation in March 2026 to accommodate further changes.
- Responsible organisation
- W3C Devices and Sensors / Web Applications Working Groups
- Publication status
- Candidate Recommendation Snapshot (returned from Recommendation)
- Version / snapshot
- 26 March 2026 snapshot
Role in the Augmentiverse
Geographic location can help discover nearby spatial content. It is not a complete mapping, indoor positioning or precise anchor-sharing solution.
Where it is useful
- Place-based content discovery
- Location-aware public information
Limits and implementation choices
- Accuracy varies and permission may be denied.
- Geographic coordinates do not establish orientation or a precise local spatial map.
Sources & further reading
- W3C Geolocation specification and statuswww.w3.org
Links identify the relevant specifications or documented implementations. A listed example does not imply endorsement, full interoperability or adoption of the Augmentiverse framework.