Google has added a real - time location sharing feature to Google Maps , enabling the sharing of location through Android and iOS devices without quitting the app , website or mobile versions . Maps users can share routes and approximate arrival times , and can compare the journeys to the MyActivity dashboard . Each time an image is taken by the mobile device, it also captures and attaches the exact location and address to the photo. Google can then target ads based on the cities covered with the new addition .
Google has added a real - time location sharing feature to Google Maps , enabling the sharing of location through Android and iOS devices without quitting the app , website or mobile versions . Maps users can share routes and approximate arrival times , and can compare the journeys to the MyActivity dashboard . Google can then target ads based on the cities covered with the new addition .