By Binay Konwar
Publication Date: 2026-10-20 09:30:00
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October 20, 2026 • 2 min read
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Google Messages could soon give you more control over shared locations in chats. The app is testing new map layers and a live traffic overlay for its real-time location sharing feature. As of now, the changes are hidden within a beta version, and it’s unclear when the company will roll them out.
Location sharing in Google Messages could get a handy upgrade
Earlier this year, Google brought live location sharing capability to Google Messages. The feature…
