All modern smartphones are equipped with GPS, thanks to which it is possible to obtain precise geolocation wherever you are.
Thanks to this tool, some tasks that were previously more complicated have now been significantly simplified.
If, for example, we have to be found by friends and family, it is no longer necessary to give a complex series of addresses and reference points, but it is enough. Share location with them with the help of our smartphone.
In this article we will delve All the most practical ways to share your location. on Android and iPhone through the most popular applications.
A warning before continuing: sharing your position in real time consumes a lot of energy, so it will surely cause an accelerated decrease in battery life, make sure you have enough charge before continuing (possibly you can equip yourself with a power bank).
If the battery does not have much charge available, it may be advisable to save energy.
In this case it is preferable to send your current position to the desired contact from time to time instead of sending your position in real time.
To do this, simply activate GPS location only to detect your position, send your current position to the contact and then deactivate GPS.
Share your location
And now let's see how to share the location with the most used applications on smartphones: WhatsApp, Telegram and Google Maps (counted among the best browsers).
Share your location with WhatsApp
If you want to share your location information with WhatsApp you can do it with simple steps. In fact, it only takes a few touches and once you learn the procedure it will be difficult to forget.
With WhatsApp you can share yours point position, that is, the one in which we find ourselves at that precise moment, is the your location in real time during a certain period of time.
It is clear that the second option is very useful if we intend to move, for example to always be easy to find for a short period of time.
Without a doubt, this option is very practical when you travel with a group of friends by car or motorcycle.
The procedure is practically similar between the Android and iOS versions of the application, only:
- start the application by pressing its icon;
- enter the conversation with the person to whom you want to send the position, then press the clip button;
- then tap the green "Position" button;
- a dialog box at this point will show us our position and all nearby points of interest (monuments, bars, shops, supplies), the accuracy will also be indicated;
- If the accuracy is low, for example greater than 30 meters, it is better to wait a few seconds, it should improve, at this point it will be possible to choose whether to share your "Current Position" or press "Real Time". position";
- If you choose the position in real time, a screen explaining the function will appear by clicking "Next";
- You will then be taken to the dialogue screen that will allow you to choose the duration of the exchange (15 min, 1 hour and 8 hours), you can conclude the procedure by pressing the green button.
Stop sharing is enough.- Open the chat, then tap "Stop Sharing" and on the confirmation screen tap "Stop."
The privacy of those who use this option is not at risk, because messages are encrypted and your location will only be shared with the contacts or chats you choose.
Share your location with Telegram
Telegram, the excellent messaging application that competes with WhatsApp, also offers the possibility of sending your position, both current (punctual) and in real time.
Even in this case, it takes more time to write than to do, just:
- open telegram;
- go to the chat where you want to send the post;
- Press the clip icon and select the green “Position” button;
- if the app requires location access, select "Allow";
- then you can choose whether to press "Send my current position", an option characterized by the blue icon, or whether to choose "Real-time position";
- The second will take us to a warning window in which we will have to press “OK”, then again we will receive a request to access the location, we will have to choose “Allow”;
- Finally we can choose the duration and click on “Share”.
Communicate your location with Google Maps
Google's popular navigation app also has a comprehensive location sharing feature.
The procedure is quite simple, the most practical method is to share a link through messaging applications, which will allow you to systematically send your location for a maximum of 72 hours.
These are the simple steps:
- open Google Maps;
- press at the top right on the circle where your account is;
- then tap the "Share location" item;
- A window will open explaining the function, you need to press the blue "Share position" button;
- Then, on the dedicated screen, choose how long you want to share the location for and then the contact who will show your location, or send the link directly via Messages, WhatsApp or any other messaging app.
Through the link, the recipient will be able to see your position in real time on each platform (even in the Web version of Maps) during the time you have chosen.
Stop sharing It's very simple, just:
- Go to the location sharing screen.
- At the bottom there will be the active shares, by clicking on them we can see the information and press the "Stop" button.
