Google Maps Tool Lets Users Share Their Location with Friends

 

 Google Maps Tool Lets Users¹ Share Their Location with Friends

时间:2017-03-30 07:18来源:未知 作者:voa365 点击: 34 次

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Google Maps lets users download custom maps which can be used even without an Internet connection.

An update to Google Maps contains a handy² tool that lets users share their location with friends. No more need to let someone know that you are going to be late.

Using the new Google Maps update “Share Your Location,” friends can track your route and know when you will arrive.

What share your location does

When you share your location using Google Maps, your friends can follow where you are in real time. Your location on the map will change as you move.

Users can share their location for a limited period of time that they choose. Or they can set it to share their location until it is turned off. The Google Maps app will let you know when you are sharing your location so you do not forget to turn it off.

This tool works³ with iPhone and Android, and also on computers. Even if you have an iPhone and your friends have Android phones, you can share your location with them using Google Maps.

You can even send your location to people who do not have a smart phone. If they use a computer, they can see where you are on the Google Maps website - provided⁴ you have shared your location with them.

You can send your location to anyone in your list of Google contacts. You can also share your location with someone who is not in your contact list. Just send them a link.

You can share your location with as many people as you want.

Sharing your route

If you are using Google Maps to navigate⁵, you can send your route in addition to your location. That way your friends will know the way you are going and see when you are expected to arrive.

Share your location video

A video from Google shows how location sharing can be used to plan a surprise party.

The host and guests can follow each other to know when everyone has arrived at the party. The person who is bringing the guest of honor⁶ can share their location so others will know when to prepare for the surprise.

How to use share your location in Google Maps

After the app has been updated you can begin to share your location with others using Google Maps.

You must have the Google Maps app to use this feature. This app comes standard on Android phones. If you have an iPhone, you can download the Google Maps app for free at the iTunes App Store.

After you have downloaded the app, log⁷ into your Google account.

Open the app and tap the blue dot that shows where you are. A menu will show. Tap "Share Location" then choose which of your contacts you would like to share your location with and for how long.

Next, tap "Share" to begin sharing your location. An icon⁸ will appear as long as your location is being shared.

How to share your route

When you are using Google Maps on your phone to navigate, tap the "More" button at the bottom of the screen. Then tap "Share trip" and choose which people to share your trip with and for how long.

You can choose to share your route for a specific time period or until you arrive at your destination.

What else you need to know

You can turn off sharing your location at any time. Even if you have set a time period for sharing your location, you can cancel it whenever you want.

Google has not given a date for this update to be available. The announcement simply said it is "coming soon."

Words in This Story

handy - adj. very useful or helpful

location - n. a place or position

track - v. to watch or follow the progress of (someone or something)

route - n. a way to get from one place to another place

real time - n. the actual time during which a process or event occurs

navigate - v. to find the way to get to a place when you are traveling?

icon - n. a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function

1 users   

用户，使用者( user的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The new software will prove a boon to Internet users. 这种新软件将会对互联网用户大有益处。
• Ramps should be provided for wheelchair users. 应该给轮椅使用者提供坡道。

2 handy   

adj.方便的；手边的，近便的；手巧的

参考例句：

• A few more traveler's checks may come in handy on holiday.多带几张旅行支票，度假时会有用的。
• She is a handy girl who can turn her hand to anything.她是个心灵手巧的姑娘。

3 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

4 provided   

conj.假如，若是；adj.预备好的，由...供给的

参考例句：

• Provided it's fine we will have a pleasant holiday.如果天气良好，我们的假日将过得非常愉快。
• I will come provided that it's not raining tomorrow.如果明天不下雨，我就来。

5 navigate   

v.航行，飞行；导航，领航

参考例句：

• He was the first man to navigate the Atlantic by air.他是第一个飞越大西洋的人。
• Such boats can navigate on the Nile.这种船可以在尼罗河上航行。

6 honor   

n.光荣；敬意；荣幸；vt.给…以荣誉；尊敬

参考例句：

• I take your visit as a great honor.您的来访是我莫大的光荣。
• It is a great honor to receive that prize.能拿到那个奖是无上的光荣。

7 log   

n.记录，圆木，日志；v.伐木，切，航行

参考例句：

• They log for a living.他们以伐木为生。
• And then what do you do with that log?然后你要拿那些记录做什么呢？

8 icon   

n.偶像，崇拜的对象，画像

参考例句：

• They found an icon in the monastery.他们在修道院中发现了一个圣像。
• Click on this icon to align or justify text.点击这个图标使文本排齐。