Google is working on integrating the Google Maps location sharing features into the Settings app of Android devices.

Android OS Settings menu to offer ‘location sharing’ without opening Google Maps. Mobile Android devices such as smartphones allow users to share their location. Currently, th

Google is working to consolidate location sharing controls within Android's Settings menu through a future Play Services update. As it stands, some of the controls for the feature are only available in Google Maps, but this updated Settings menu would make it possible to fully manage location sharing from directly within Android.

Google is once again enhancing the Android system by introducing a feature that is familiar to Google Maps users. Thanks to an integrated tool in Google Play Services, this feature will make location sharing easier and more versatile.

Google is working on a feature that would let users share their live location right from the Android OS, with no need to rely on apps like Google Maps.

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