Google Maps gets updated location sharing UI
Google has issued an update to Google Maps, focused on the location sharing UI. It now features a less-pronounced bar, a new floating button and a card with your name, current address and phone battery charge.
You can get to the location sharing menu by tapping your avatar in the upper-right corner of Google Maps and then Location sharing.
Old vs New - image source: Android Police
When you press on the new floating 'New Share' button, you'll see a list of your contacts, with whom you can share your live location and choose for how long.
Old vs New - image source: Android Police
The updated visuals should already be live on your Android or iPhone. Android users' latest Maps version is 10.40.2.
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Reader comments
- kurotsuki
- 13 May 2020
- uEx
It doesn't have to be friends. Parents are definitely want to know their sons/daughters whereabout. Specially teenagers.
- Anonymous
- 13 May 2020
- PZa
Why do I want my friends to know where I am? Google wants to know you are.