It is quite easier than you think to tell your friends where you are without having to describe it yourself. As long as they have a smartphone, you can always send the exacts location to them. All that is needed, is for you to have an internet connection and either Whatsapp, Telegram or Google Maps. However, the beauty of this is that it is not static which means even when you’re on the move it’ll show your current location as it changes. Let’s get to know how you can let your friends know your location on your Android, Windows or iPhone.
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On Whatsapp
Android & Windows Users: Click on
iPhone Users: Open your chat with the person and click on the attach
You could easily stop sharing by clicking ‘Stop sharing’ just below the location info or you could just get to settings – account – privacy – live location and stop all. Comes in handy when you’ve shared your location with more than one person.
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On Telegram
There is a lot of similarities between sharing where you are with friends on telegram and doing that on WhatsApp too. You just have to click on the attach icon when on the chat with the friend in concern. Then you’ll see a menu where you will select location. You will have to choose between sending your ‘current location‘ and your ‘live location‘. If its the latter, you’ll select the timeframe and maybe add a comment before you send.
Tapping on the location you’ve sent reveals where you could stop sending your live location which you just have to click on to stop revealing your location.
Further reading: How to find places with heavy traffic near you on Google Maps
On Google Maps
Maps on your phone also come with a feature that allows you to tell any of your friends where you are. Opening the app, you click on menu