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Google maps, share live location, follow me and follow the leader.


Gowtham
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Google maps has launched the live location sharing feature.

Share your location with friends and family. They can share with you, too.
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Advantage of using 'Google maps live location sharing'.

  • Continuous reliable tracking.
  • Following the leader, you can share your location to multiple users.
  • No need to install unreliable Apps.
  • No separate credentials required.
  • No security issues.

 

How to use google live location sharing feature?

 

1) Click on the options (3 horizontal bars) and click on the 'Share location'.

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2) Click on the "GET STARTED" button.

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3) Select the following options ranging from 1 hour to unlimited time period.

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4) YES, you need to turn ON your location services and keep it ON until sharing is finished.

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5) You can share your location link in multiple messaging services.

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6) For instance, I have selected 'whatsApp' and shared my live location with a friend of mine.

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Similarly, your family and friends can share their location with you. 

Happy road tripping. 

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18 hours ago, sai86 said:

Looks like this is not completely rolled out in India, I am unable to get SHARE LOCATION option.

BTW: I tried after updating the app.

Android or IOS?
Working fine on my Andriod mobile.
Did you turn on Location sharing?

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