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A safer way to share your ETA, now on iOS

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Caption: An illustration from the Google Maps app that shows two people in different locations communicating with one another.Caption: An illustration from the Google Maps app that shows two people in different locations communicating with one another.

“Over 10% of drivers on the road right now are talking on a cell phone, more than doubling their chances of an accident,” said Samuel Mclean, a product manager on Google Maps. “And 37% of people admit to texting while driving, which is six times more dangerous than driving intoxicatedbut we see this happen all the time. Research tells us ETA updates are a particularly common culprit, where social etiquette trumps safety.”

 

If you’re running late, you may be tempted to take your eyes off the road to text your friends where you are. But with journey sharing on Google Maps, you don’t have to. Your friends can just check the map to see where you are, in real-time.

 

Caption: A gif of a phone showing the journey sharing feature on Google Maps in action.Caption: A gif of a phone showing the journey sharing feature on Google Maps in action.

To share your journey, start your navigation on Google Maps. Tap the ˄ button and then on “Share trip progress.” Then, choose who you want to share your location with. The most recent update allows you to easily share your location across 3rd party apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. Once you’ve reached your destination, you’ll automatically stop sharing your location.

 

“The idea of this feature is to give people a better, safer way to let friends and family know how their journey is going,” Samuel said. “The person waiting for you can see your route, your destination, and an ETA that will change as the traffic does. This is better for themthey get constant, accurate updatesand it's better for you since you can keep your eyes on the road and off your phone.”

 

Journey sharing first launched on Android last year, but the new and improved version is now also available on iOS.

 

“One thing people may not know is that this feature can be used for different modes of transportation, such as cycling and walking. It’s a great way to let your loved ones know what’s up no matter how you’re getting from place to place,” Samuel said. “In our research, we see that people who use this feature are less likely to pull out their phone if they're running late, and we hope that will make the roads a little bit safer for everyone.”

141 Comments
Level 8

Très intéressant @AriMar

Au Québec, il est illégal d'utiliser un cellulaire en conduisant un véhicule.  Cet ajout sera certainement pratique pour les conducteurs soucieux de la sécurité routière.

 

Bravo à l'équipe Google pour ce bel outil.

 

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Yessss!!! This is great news and a much needed and appreciated feature. I feel like I’m missing out on so much because I have an iPhone. 

Wow, I like it
But I will wait this can use by android because I have not an iphone
Level 8

This indeed is a breakthrough feature on maps .

Google is really making our lives better and safer and our world easier. 

 

Thanks for the enlightenment @AriMar

Level 1

Great feature

Level 8

@AriMar This works well and even across platforms. I have an iPhone and my girfriend has an android and we can both share our locations with each other and watch for ETA's.

Anonymous
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thanks for sharing@arimar. it will be graet hlep for apple users...

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हो तो नाश करता ही है 

तो गाड़ी चलते हुवे मेप देखने से अच्छा है  आप साइड में खड़े होकर देख ले या  किसी मित्र को साथ रखे 

 

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आपका परिवार आपका इंतजार   कर रहा है 

@AriMar

Simply say, Hey

Level 7

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QuocHuong

This is really nice...............

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Xin chào @ThudaumotBD,

 

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Thanks for the information.

Level 7

Very nice i like this feature

Mohamed Ghazi
Level 10

@AriMar It's great feature on iOS love it

Google maps 24 hours help to peopels.Good location give to us to go and come.

Level 7

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@AriMar Thanks for sharing.

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Level 8

Great feature one that I have used alot since it's inception. And other people I know also

One life, Live it
Level 2

Bonsoir comment tu 

Level 9

Es una opción muy interesante y que resulta util en diversas cituaciones.  Hasta ahora yo lo he utilizado a traves de Whatsapp pero no sabía que está disponible desde la aplicación de Google Mapas. 

Level 5

Hai ragione  100per 1000

Level 10

I'm not an apple user. But l really love this post. It's helpfull.

Bernalds Motanbou
Level 5

That's a great news

Level 6
That's sooooo cool
Thanh Tuan

Hello from Canada!

Here in the Province of Ontario, the police ticket drivers who are on their cell phones,while driving. The fine is expensive. Drivers pull off the road, highway, into the shoulder, to talk on their phones! Now, you regularly see cats pulled over into the side of the road. When I was younger, I can remember that whenever a car was pulled over, it usually meant someone was having a problem, a flat tire, or engine trouble, or they had a health issue. Not anymore! It's always someone on a cell phone. It's a money maker for the traffic police! If other places raised their fines for distracted driving or impaired driving, as some places have done, then most drivers agree, it just isn't worth the fines and loss of points as well as the increased cost of insurance! You cannot drive in Canada without auto insurance!  Here's wishing you all safe driving! christyabrandon

ChristineBrandon

Thanks! This is wonderful!

 Thought I would take this opportunity to share with you that here in Canada, it is against the law to drive and talk on a cell phone. Fines are high for "impaired" driving. The loss of points can cause the cost of auto insurance to go up. Now-a-days you daily see vehicles pulled off on the shoulder of the road ,to talk! More countries should try this! It is working!

christyabrandon

ChristineBrandon

Thanks! This is wonderful!

 Thought I would take this opportunity to share with you

that here in Canada,

it is against the law to drive

and talk on a cell phone.

Fines are high for "impaired" driving.

The loss of points can cause the cost of auto insurance to go up. Now-a-days, you see vehicles every day, pulled off on the shoulder of the road, to talk!

More countries should try this!

It is working!

christyabrandon

ChristineBrandon

Thanks so much! It is a wonderful idea.I think that having it available for bicycles and scooters, etc. is great. What a way for a mum to keep track of her mobile children!

ChristineBrandon
Level 6

I use this quite frequently. A lot of people do not even know about this feature. When I show them  they absolutely love it. 

Super cool. Thanks for sharing

Level 7

Great option for all of us. Are there any other option to share the current location of a someone to someone else? I meaned without applying a destination can we see someone's movements via map upon his or her permission?

Level 1

IOS has never disappointed us with their devs

Level 8

Thanks for sharing @AriMar.  It's really helped

Level 3

Test to finding bussiness community.

Hopefully it will usefull for great bussiness relationship

Its incredible thank you. 

Level 5

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Anonymous
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He utilizado muchas veces ésta función para informar por dónde voy o saber por dónde van mis amistades cuando nos vamos a reunir y ver en tiempo real si van por el buen camino.

Es muy importante para la persona que conduce tener siempre la vista en la carretera y no distraerse ni un segundo. Por mi profesión (bombero) puedo decir que las consecuencias son terribles, por lo que aplaudo esta función que nos ofrece Google.

Además, si pincháis en el punto azul que indica donde nos encontramos en ese momento, Google ofrece la posibilidad de informarnos de sitios cercanos que nos pueden interesar y otra función que suelo utilizar a menudo que es, dejar una  marca cuando aparcamos para luego encontrar fácilmente nuestro vehículo, e incluso que nos redirija mediante Google Maps caminando hacia él. 

I love the news I cant wait to use this feature

Level 7

Very good dear , “The idea of this feature is to give people a better, safer way to let friends and family know how their journey is going,” Samuel said.

Level 6

A great idea such as this being implemented for the safety of humans deserve some accolades... Nice write up. I have to say that this is most certainly helpful.

Level 9

Halo @AriMar terima kasih informasi bermanfaat ini. 🙏

Lera76
Level 1
Haii mai nims Ali
Level 8

Not only android but also iOS user get help. Thank u @AriMar 

Level 4

Thanks, @Arima for sharing with such an awesome information,
good news for Apple user and it will be great to ensure friend safety and knowing when will he/she arrives.


Level 6
I use this feature a lot, especially when driving to visit my mother, who always gets a bit impatient. I only wish that the Google Assistant could use this feature "Share my trip with Mum" would mean that I don't need to take my eyes off the road at all.
Level 10

 Namskar..

@AriMar

I don't have any kind of Vehicle..

But This features in Map, is Sure help for All Friend's who Drive Vehicles..

Thanks from behalf of them..

Regards From Mumbai..

श्रृt 

@TeamMumbaiMaharastra..
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Thanks for share with us. It is very helpful @AriMar

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Level 6

muito bom estar inserido

Nélio Martins
Level 4
Level 4

This is a very good information.It will make everyone's journey more safe.