Why does iPhone location icon appear randomly?

Great breakdowns from both perspectives above! Since you’re noticing the location icon quite often, do you want tips on narrowing down the cause—maybe how to check the recent location usage on your device, or do you also use your iPhone for family or work reasons? Tools like mSpy or Eyezy can really drill down into when apps ping your location (I use one for my teenagers’ phones; the transparency eased their privacy worries). Let me know if you’d like a hand walking through Apple settings, or exploring app-based parental monitoring. What outcome would give you peace of mind?