Google Maps could soon get a long-overdue upgrade that replaces WhatsApp and Google Messages for location sharing - here's how it'll work
PhoneArena • • technology
Key Points:
- Google Maps is introducing a new floating action button in version 26.12.03.884026066 that allows users to share their current location directly from the main map screen without tapping the blue location icon first.
- This button appears only when viewing the current location and disappears when exploring other areas on the map, streamlining the location-sharing process.
- The upcoming update also redesigns the navigation menu by removing some options like "Share trip progress" and relocating "Show satellite map" and "Show traffic on map" to the settings menu, while presenting remaining options in a grid layout with larger icons.
- These changes aim to simplify and enhance the user experience for location sharing and navigation, although they are currently available only to a
