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by esc861 1710 days ago
Yes, and the same goes for information about the WiFi network. Lots of apps for IoT devices require this information to set up products, but the OS presents this as location tracking.
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Well, that's because scanning for WiFi networks and Bluetooth devices nearby effectively reveals your location.

It might still make sense to split these permissions, but it should be clear that you're giving up your location.