element-hq / element-hq/element-ios

Why does location sharing on iOS use a tileserver?

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A-Location-Sharing T-Other X-Needs-Product Z-Labs
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Description

Is it just for consistency with the other platforms? iOS has APIs to embed map views in apps without involving any third parties.

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Research direction

The issue names iOS location sharing and a tileserver but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the location-sharing implementation and comparing it with the platform APIs mentioned; done would require a documented rationale or a clearly scoped change, which the issue does not define.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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