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- Google Messages now lets you share your location in real time.
- You can choose how long you want to share your status.
- The old location-sharing option was only for fixed points.
It is going to be much easier for Android users to find someone in a busy airport, a crowded field or on a city street. is in google messages added a real time Location sharing feature Which lets you share your current location in a text message.
The specialty was First spotted by 9to5Google Earlier this week, but it appears it’s starting to take off in a big way.
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Google Messages already has a location-sharing feature, but it’s more for leaving a static pin on a map. This is fine if you’re staying in one place, but not much use if you’re on the go. The difference here is that the new option updates your location as you go, making it much easier to connect with someone.
There’s a similar option in the “Find My” app, but the new way lets you share your location without leaving Google messages.
You can share your location with a single contact or a group.
How to share your real-time location with Google Messages
You can get this facility at the same place as the old one. To access it, open a message and tap the attachment icon at the bottom left. Instead of removing the current option, Google has split the “Location” feature into “Real-time location” and “One-time location” options. You’ll need to grant location permission if you haven’t already, but this is only the first time you’re sharing it.
Before sharing your location, you’ll need to choose how long you want to share – one hour, only today (ends at midnight), until you turn it off, or for a custom time period of less than 24 hours. You can also stop sharing at any time.
