iCreate - UK (2019-08)

Google Maps

Share your Google

Maps location

A

lthough a good many Apple users will instinctively

reach for Apple Maps when seeking a destination,

Google Maps remains a great alternative,

particularly for local searches.

Indeed, one of its best functions is an easy ability to

share your location with others and have them reciprocate

• perfect if you’re struggling to find your destination since
  it allows others to spot where you may be going wrong.
  It also gives your contacts a good idea of when you’re
  likely to arrive.
  Since it works with Android as well as iOS, it should
  allow you to share access with practically anybody who
  owns a smartphone. In all cases, you can control how
  long someone can track you for and instantly see who has
  access. Your contacts don’t necessarily need a Google
  account either.

Need others to keep an eye on your journey’s

progress?Then share your whereabouts in real-time

Step-by-step Allow others to locate you

1

Launch Google Maps

Open the Google Maps app on your

iPhone or iPad and you should see a blue dot

representing your current location. Tapping this

shows a menu. Select ‘Share Your Location’.

2

Indicate a timeframe

Tell Google Maps how long you want to

share your real-time location for. Use the ‘–’

and ‘+’ buttons to set a period or tap ‘Until You

Turn This Off’ for an indefinite timeframe.

3

Select people

When you tap the ‘Select People’ option,

you can select contacts to share your location

with. Google Maps needs permission to

access your contacts so, if asked, tap ‘OK’.

Sharing your location in Google Maps has more benefits

than using the built-in Maps app on your iPhone...

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