Google has introduced a significant update to its Android Find My Device app. This is going to make the app even more useful by combining the ability to locate both devices and people in one app.
With this new feature, users can now see the real-time locations of friends and family members who share their location. This update, part of the Android March feature release, is becoming available to more users as it rolls out.
In the past, people could share and view real-time locations using Google Maps. Now, the Find My Device app offers this feature with a more streamlined and updated interface. It also supports shared locations from Google Maps on iOS, ensuring compatibility across platforms.
The app now includes a dedicated “People” tab that displays a map of contacts currently sharing their locations with you. It doesn’t stop there—you can also view and manage your own location-sharing settings.
This includes choosing who to share your location with, adjusting the duration of sharing, or stopping it altogether.
The design of this app update takes inspiration from Apple’s Find My app. It features a modern split-screen layout, with a map displayed at the top and a menu at the bottom. The bottom section allows you to easily toggle between viewing people’s locations and tracking devices.
This innovative design makes the app not only user-friendly but also multifunctional, offering a more seamless way to stay connected with loved ones and keep track of your belongings.
Incorporating this new functionality, the app positions itself as a handy tool for organizing and managing your digital and social connections, all from the convenience of your device. Stay connected for more such news updates.