Android unleashes map‑style location sharing for all users

Google continues to surprise Android users with improvements. This time, the company has expanded a popular feature from Google Maps—the ability to share your location—on a broader scale. The new tool, debuting as part of Google Play Services, will allow users to safely and easily share their location not only with loved ones but also with apps that require it.

For years, Android has focused on proven features that gained popularity in other Google services. A prime example is Google Maps, which enables location sharing and tracking the whereabouts of other users. This solution is valued for its convenience and security, especially during travel.

Now, Google is taking it further by introducing these features on a larger scale, directly into the Android system. This means users can use location sharing more comprehensively, regardless of their application.

Google is preparing to introduce a new tool within Google Play Services, which will be available on all devices with the Android system. The feature, well-known from the Google Maps app, will enable location sharing with friends and apps that require access to location data. This solution will simplify sharing your location and make using services based on geolocation data easier.

Interestingly, Google plans to integrate this feature directly into the system, allowing for better control over privacy and data security. This tool is expected to be implemented in the coming weeks, and Android users can anticipate a notification about the new feature on their devices.