Google's Tracking App Finally Gets the One Feature Everyone Has Asked For
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Summary
Google has updated its Find Device app, adding the functionality for location sharing with other users.
The app allows real-time location sharing via the People (Beta) tab, where Google contacts can be selected to view the location.
Contacts not using Android can also locate the user via a link that redirects to a web page with a map.
To share your location you need to update to Google Find My Device to the latest version (ver. 3.1.277-4) on the Google Play store.
After logging into the app users can tap the People (Beta) tab, then tap on + New Share, and then select the duration of location sharing.
Contacts are then selected from the In-app sharing section, or via the Share link button to share the location with.
To stop sharing your location, go to the People (Beta) tab, select You’re sharing with, tap the name of the person (or Sharing via link), and then tap Stop sharing.
