"Location sharing" that can share real-time location information on Google Maps has appeared, and location information can be shared even in Navi mode

Features that Google Maps can share your location in real time "Location sharingWe announced. Thanks to the location sharing function, irritation at the time of meeting will be resolved.

Share your trips and real-time location from Google Maps
https://blog.google/products/maps/share-your-trips-and-real-time-location-google-maps/

You can understand what kind of service Location Sharing is with one shot by looking at the following movie.

Share your real-time location with the people you want, for exactly as long as you want - YouTube


I am preparing a surprise party to celebrate my friend 's birthday.


Tina who serves as a host. The most important thing at the surprise party and the most difficult to manage is the problem of "people".


Mr. Greg heading home for Tina who is a surprise party venue. It is necessary to gather together secretly so as not to be friends with birthday friends.


On the other hand, Mr. Kate who is celebrating her birthday is being called and heading for a meeting place.


I called Ben.


I am meeting with Kate at a pink bench.


However, because he did not specify which bench it was, Kate was waiting on another bench.


There is no problem if such a mistake also has the location sharing function of Google Maps.


By tapping "Share location", it is possible to share the place you are currently with friends.


Designate time to share ......


Of course you can choose who you want to share.


Ben's place is shared with Mr. Kate ......


Successfully succeeded in meeting one another.


Ben secretly checked his smartphone.


It seems that we are confirming the current location of participating members of the surprise party.


People who share places on Google Maps are displayed with face icons. Everyone seems to be approaching Tina's house.


Mr. Ben started moving with Kate.


I set Tina 's home as my destination using the navigation function of Google Maps.


Route information can be shared with Navi function.


Ben's route information was notified to Tina.


You will know that it will arrive in 10 minutes.


Mr. Ben's real-time location information is displayed on the route, and now it is obvious where you are moving.


"Everyone will arrive soon, please be prepared!"


Ben and Kate are coming soon.


With the location sharing feature of Google Maps, surprise party celebrating Kate's birthday is a great success.


As it is in the movie, "Location sharing" allows you to share your whereabouts on Google Maps.


Even in Navi mode you can share whereabouts in real time, so you will be able to know where you are meeting, the expected arrival time someday.


Google plans to release the location sharing feature of Google Maps soon.