Next, toggle the switch next to “Location History” to off. Then, open the “Settings” menu and tap “Privacy.” Whether you’re on iOS or Android, the process is essentially identical. If you go to this feature on the website, you can only view the locations that have been shared with you. Since your mobile device is something that can be tracked, you can only do this from your phone. This will happen automatically if either of you have ever sent each other an email or Hangouts message. If you want to share your location, both people need to have a Google account and be in each other’s contact list. Most importantly, you’ll always be able to see their last known location and how much battery life is left in their phone.Īndroid users have a better option for finding their phone than iPhone users do with apps like Find Phone or Find Friends.

This means that you can always check on your loved ones’ location at any time using the Google Maps app or by visiting the website. This is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, or to stay organized while on the go. The new feature, called “Permanent Location Sharing,” lets you share your location with another person permanently, so they can see where you are and what you’re doing.

Smartphones have made it easier than ever to stay in touch with the people we care about.

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