The Best Feature of Google Maps That Most People Overlook. Google Maps is used by millions of people worldwide, and one feature can be essential for your safety.
In Google Maps, you can share live locations with your loved ones so that they don't worry about you. It's a similar feature to the live location tracking found in messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, but it works better in Google Maps.
All you have to do is allow you and your friend or relative to allow each other live location tracking. Along with location tracking, you can also know details like the device's battery level, whether it's charging, or the estimated time of arrival.
How do I use the feature?
Both iOS and Android smartphones can utilize this feature. To use this feature, open Google Maps on the phone and select the location sharing option by clicking on the profile picture and then clicking on the Share Location button.
After doing this, a new window will open where you can select the people you want to share the location with. Also, you will be able to share this link with others.
Once the location is shared, relatives or friends will get a live update of where you are at the moment. It is also possible to set a specific time for location sharing, such as one, two, or 24 hours.
If you want to stop location tracking, go to the sharing link option and click on the stop button. Unlike WhatsApp or Telegram, in Google Maps, you will also have the option of sending location sharing to other apps.