Users on Android and iOS will soon be able to share their real-time location with friends; thanks to Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps. The Maps feature will also allow people sharing it to sneak on each other’s progress while on their way to a specific destination.
The Location-sharing feature is in several other apps but nevertheless, it is one of the significant achievements for the search giant. This comes at a time when every tech firm seems to be rolling out new strategies and tactics to keep their consumers intact. The competition has been occasioned by the rampant need for new ways of interacting with technology.
Let’s explore how the Google Maps feature works
It is simple. The user will be required to slide out the side menu, then tap on the blue dot to show where they are before choosing the icon ‘share location.’ There is the privilege of bookmarking the particular people or person that must see one’s precise location as well as any navigation expected.
The feature is more or less a mindful eye according to Google Maps’ Product Manager, Sanket Gupta who writes, “Location sharing on Google Maps is rolling worldwide over the coming week and you’ll be able to quickly let your friends and family know where you are and when you’ll get where you’re going.”
Maps has the provision of being able to turn off real-time location sharing at will. There is also an icon above the compass, which reminds the user of any real-time sharing activity with anyone.
But Google has other tidings to offer
The tech giant is not through yet given that it is just a week ago since its introduction of a parking location feature. Its instant messaging app Allo is already accessible in Brazil through the “Smart Smiley” feature in Portuguese.
In other news, word has it that Google will be revamping its Search in the coming days. Organizations will have the dispensation of posting individualized content directly into Search results.
Clearly, Google is destined for bigger things perhaps in response to the prevailing market competition. In the meantime, Alphabet’s stock closed at $849.80 a fall of $0.34 or 0.04%.