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Google Messages Introduces Real-Time Location Sharing Feature

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Key Points
  • Google Messages now offers real-time location sharing through a new feature.
  • Users can share their location for durations including one hour, the current day, or custom periods.
  • Recipients can view the sharer's name, profile picture, and location on a map.

Google Messages has launched a new real-time location sharing feature, allowing users to continuously share their live position. ' Users can share their location for one hour, only on the current day, or for a custom period. According to the announcement, recipients can see the sharer's name, Google profile picture, and location on a map.

The update was reported on March 20, 2026, by Swedroid, a technology news source.

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