Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Knowing how to share your location on Google Maps can be a valuable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Google has confirmed a game-changer when it comes to tracking your ...

Google has introduced a new "Google Location Sharing" toggle that is now integrated directly into the Android settings. This update eliminates the need to navigate through Google Maps to manage your ...

Plenty of mobile apps let you share your location with your friends and family, and it's a great feature to use when meeting people or for added peace of mind during a trip. Google Maps is one of ...

Last December, Google announced a big change to how Maps Location History works. Your location “Timeline” is now being stored on your phone, with Google Maps still rolling out this update. For ...

Google’s Find My Device is arguably the best way to track down a lost Android device or supported accessories like a smartwatch. If your phone never got lost, chances are you were never really ...

In today's day and age, it can feel almost impossible to keep anything private, such as your whereabouts, and we're often at the mercy of companies to take actionable steps to do so. To that end, ...

Google announced big changes to its most legally fraught set of user settings: your location data. Google’s misleading Location History descriptions in Google Maps have earned it several lawsuits in ...

Google Maps can accurately detect your location, but only if you calibrate the app correctly. While calibration may not be necessary to plan long trips across countries, getting accurate directions ...