Google continues to work on this issue main applications that it provides services to the operating system. Yesterday we learned that Google Keep is set to become the ‘default app’ for notes, with some changes that will deliver a revamped user experience.

Now it’s the turn of the search giant’s excellent calendar app, Contacts. Recently updated; Added reminders and assigned ringtones for important dates such as birthdays. But it will attack in the future A function we all use on WhatsApp– Share location.

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More than six months ago, in the first months of 2023, major changes that would come to light were announced. Google Contacts. These included the ability to share location in real time, although that was a feature that was not available eight months later.

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But as we read on Android Police, it’s now one step closer to that. Google’s tendency to run its apps together has led it to see features in some apps that we wouldn’t expect. Although when you think carefully, It has all the meaning in the world.

Looks like it’s finally official and as we can see on the stream excitement We already know what the X we added above will look like. Contacts adds a new module focusing on this functionality; share location in real time with our loved ones.

The arrival of Android 14 was expected, but this was not expected version 4.22.37.586680692 List of available Google Contacts. From specialized media, they are commenting that it is coming to some mobile phones, but Xataka is not yet available on Android.

At least we know How will it work: If there is a contact with an assigned Gmail address who has previously shared the location with us, the above-mentioned module will appear with buttons to start sharing. Tapping on the map will take us to Google Maps where we will follow.

We can use it to navigate to our contact from the popular map application or set a notification To notify us of your arrival. This is a simple but very useful feature, and it makes a lot of sense if you use the services of the North American company.

It is worth noting that Google Contacts Compatible with any Android mobile phoneIt is the default application for Google Pixel and some smartphones from other manufacturers. It is also responsible for allowing us to sync contacts (note the change announced in May) regardless of our device.

via | Android Police

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