Google recently introduced a new feature in the Google Contacts app that allows Android users to share their current location in real-time via Google Maps. While location sharing through Google Maps has been available for some time, this new feature in the Contacts app makes the process more convenient. Users can now make calls or send messages to someone while simultaneously viewing their precise location in one place.
To start sharing your location, there are a few requirements. Firstly, you must have the other person’s email address saved in their contact card on your Gmail account. Secondly, the person sharing their location must have location sharing enabled in Google Maps. The recipient of the information does not need to have location sharing enabled.
To enable location sharing in Google Maps, simply open the app, tap on your profile picture in the top right corner, and select “Location sharing”. From there, you can choose whether to share your location for a specific duration or until this option is turned off.
If both of these conditions are met, you will see a small Google Maps module on the contact card of that person on your phone, below the options for calling or sending messages. Tapping on this module will display a map with the person’s current location. You can also get directions to their location or receive a notification when they reach your designated place.
To use this new feature, you need the latest version of the Contacts app, which is version 4.22.37.586680692. To check your version, long-press the Contacts app icon, tap on “App info”, and scroll down. If you don’t have the latest version, you can update the app through the Google Play Store.
This feature is available on any Android device with the updated Contacts app, not just on Pixel devices. However, it’s worth noting that while Google Maps is available on iOS, the Google Contacts app is not, so this feature only works in one direction for iPhone users.
FAQ:
Q: How can I share my location via Google Contacts?
A: To share your location, you need to have the other person’s email address saved in your Gmail contact book and have location sharing enabled in Google Maps.
Q: Does the location sharing feature only work on Pixel devices?
A: No, this feature is available on any Android device with the updated Contacts app.
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