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 ...

Android already warns when your location is being tracked — but not by which apps. That puts the onus on users to play ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Jay primarily writes news and deals posts for Android Police. Before joining AP, he spent the past several years yammering on about the crazy world of Android for various tech outlets. Besides ...

Ahead of the (delayed) launch of Google’s Find My Device network, the company is preparing location-based settings for helping find your (and others’) lost phones and other gadgets. About APK Insight: ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Tap the dot to change key location settings. Maps also lets your store your Timeline locally on the device and ...