Google has introduced a live location-sharing feature in its Contacts app, making it easier to track friends and family.
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Requirements
The update, available in version 4.22.37.586680692, requires contacts to share their location on Google Maps with you. Further, you should have their Gmail address saved in their contact card.
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Location sharing
Within the app, the contact cards can display both your location-sharing status and your contact's location status.
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Updates
When contacts share their location with you, their contact card on your device will show a small Google Maps block, providing live updates.
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Expansion
This addition could potentially expand to Google Messages, bringing it to par with Apple's iMessage in terms of location sharing.