Google Maps Allows Users To Share Locations Or Trips In Realtime

Google announced on Wednesday, that it will revamp its ‘Google Maps.’ By this new app, you can now share your location with your contacts, friends or family. Google Map’s new feature will be available on Android as well as iOS.

Watch how it works here:

All you need to do is swipe left on the app and select “Share Location.” This, in turn, generates a share link which can be sent to others via text message. This link can, in turn, be viewed on any device like PCs, smartphones or desktops etc. However, the original user can have the control on who can view the link. This link generated will be destroyed automatically within 3 days.

Sanket Gupta, Product Manager, Google Maps, said: “Location sharing on Google Maps is becoming popular worldwide over the week and you can quickly know where you are and when will be your possible reaching time.”

Interestingly, there is an icon above the compass which will constantly keep reminding you that you have shared your journey. If in case, you have changed your mind, you can stop sharing it anytime, it is entirely up to you.

When you share your trip with your family and friends, they’ll view your expected arrival time and can also follow your journey to head towards the destination.

Well, share your thoughts about this new feature of Google Maps.