Ask HN: Why Dropbox iOS app needs my location to upload files?

[apas]

Really, I never understood this. Anyone care to explain—or know?

[chgang]

It is apple's fault. Location permission is required to access your photo library.

[samgro → chgang]

I guess that makes sense - pictures can have geolocation data. Still could improve the messaging for the permission to explain that. Maybe say "Dropbox wants to access your location and photo library".

[apas → samgro]

Yup, EXIF + geoloc data is a good reason. Combined to my previous reply on the statement that it's Apple's "fault".

[apas → chgang]

Aha, I see. Thanks.

[there]

ask dropbox?