Google Maps now lets users share their live position with friends and family, like WhatsApp and Telegram. Users can share preferences, duration, battery status, and projected arrival time. However, under-13s cannot use it.
WhatsApp and Telegram-like features have been added to Google Maps. This new feature lets users share their live location with friends and family. They can also communicate preferences like duration, battery status, and projected navigation time.
How to share live Google Maps locations?
To use Google Maps, tap the profile symbol in the top right corner.
Choose 'Location Sharing'
Tap 'Share Location' to set the sharing length and generate a shareable link.
To cease sharing, tap 'Sharing via link' and 'cease.'Flexible off-app sharing
Google Maps lets users share their position within the app and in communication apps. You must mention that the app works even with ‘Location History’ deactivated.
Three important points:
The new function is not available for Indian Google Maps users under 13.
Domain accounts from Google Workspace are not supported.
This function is unavailable on Google Maps Go.What is Google Maps?
Google Maps is pre-installed on most Android smartphones and popular among iOS users. The platform’s new live location-sharing function shows its versatility for consumers wanting more sharing alternatives.
Conclusion
Google Maps now lets users share their live position with friends and family, like WhatsApp and Telegram. During navigation, users can communicate preferences, duration, battery status, and expected arrival time. Google Maps users can press the profile icon, pick ‘Location Sharing’, and specify the sharing period to share. ‘Location History’ is disabled and the feature functions. It is not available for Indian children under 13, Google Workspace domain accounts, or Google Maps Go.Quick guide to use Google Maps’ new WhatsApp-like live location sharing feature
