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Tabbykatze (23-03-2017)
Hasn't this been an Apple feature for a while? Find my friends I think. Is it the same thing?
Jon
Not sure why - Google have been tracking you 24/7 for years.Originally Posted by Tabbykatze
As long as the security settings are in place appropriately I don't think there's much issue with this - there's third party apps that already have the functionality, and it's been built into Google+ for a while too, apparently. Google are just rolling into Maps as well - which is (to an extent) a sensible place for it.
I'd put a small wager on facebook monitoring this closely, and if it actually gets used I'd expect them to being the same functionality to their mobile apps to (which already let you check in places and share location manually anyway).
Exactly what we used to do with Google Latitude...
It was handy for co-ordinating group holidays with people coming from all over the country. Nice and easy to turn on and off. Looks like it's got whizzier (sp?) with more control over sharing which I guess is a plus, shame it went away for 4 years...
didnt google had this feature like years ago and then removed?
I remember you can share your map location either real time or at city level to friends and family.
this was then removed
Does it come with in-built fine wine dispenser?
Yeah they have, but for a lot of people, ignorance is blissNot sure why - Google have been tracking you 24/7 for years.
As long as the security settings are in place appropriately I don't think there's much issue with this - there's third party apps that already have the functionality, and it's been built into Google+ for a while too, apparently. Google are just rolling into Maps as well - which is (to an extent) a sensible place for it.
I'd put a small wager on facebook monitoring this closely, and if it actually gets used I'd expect them to being the same functionality to their mobile apps to (which already let you check in places and share location manually anyway).
It does look like they've taken the right tack with an opt in system rather than an opt out. Not that I have anything to hide from my Wife!
Last edited by Tabbykatze; 23-03-2017 at 01:25 PM.
Google have had this in google+ for years. I use it to find out where my wife is when she's running late etc. She does the same with me. Just glad its moving out of G+ as I only used the app for that.
You've seen it then?
Yes, it does .... but mine's filled with Guiness.
See, that's the problem with "experts"...
Those who actually know what they're doing in this respect instead opt for a medieval steel helmet, which not only works better in this and many other situations, but it doesn't get you ripped off by the custom-fitters and even looks awesome when out on the town!
that looks nice.
Share your parents location with yourself and then it is safer to have your girlfriend at home.
thank you google
I hope my boss will never know this feature
*heavy breathing*
Facebook already has it:Not sure why - Google have been tracking you 24/7 for years.
As long as the security settings are in place appropriately I don't think there's much issue with this - there's third party apps that already have the functionality, and it's been built into Google+ for a while too, apparently. Google are just rolling into Maps as well - which is (to an extent) a sensible place for it.
I'd put a small wager on facebook monitoring this closely, and if it actually gets used I'd expect them to being the same functionality to their mobile apps to (which already let you check in places and share location manually anyway).
https://www.facebook.com/help/messen...94730427523556
Are they just taking more stuff from Waze again?
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