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Not only does the service show a greater level of detailing with service lanes and alleyways making it easier to navigate, but it is also far less inaccurate when it comes to places and landmarks, which means one is less likely to end up in the wrong place. In comparison, Apple Maps has seen a very slow pace of development in the country.
A majority of iOS users in India generally find Google Maps preferable simply for the number of localised services it offers. Just a few months ago, Google introduced a feature that lets commuters in Kolkata see real-time bus information in Google Maps. Since Maps is extremely basic at this stage in India and still fairly inaccurate, users are likely to find it difficult tracking the person sharing their location. You may see, for example, your friend near an Indian Terrain store when in reality that store is located somewhere else.
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Additionally, a number of areas in the country still pretty dark in Maps since data gathering has been poor. Top-tier cities may still show some information, but in other parts of the country the service is pretty abysmal. An Android user using WhatsApp's new feature is less likely to face any trouble.
When testing out the feature on both Android and iOS, we found it easier to know where a person was located in real-time through Google Maps than Apple Maps.
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Near about data was largely detailed and accurate when using Google Maps on WhatsApp, which helped in understanding the exact location of the other person. The specific location above has some inaccuracies when using the live location feature on iOS as some surrounding stores shown don't actually exist. Meanwhile, the same location on Android was on point and Google Maps also features 3D representations of buildings that adds to the detailing, something that is missing in Apple Maps in India. The fact of the matter is that Apple Maps in all its years in India is still at a very native stage.
The inaccuracies and lack of detailing in the service are still pretty big. You will find, for example, locations of stores getting mixed up and in areas where there is absolutely nothing.
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This makes using WhatsApp's live location sharing feature on iOS a lot less reliable than on Android. WhatsApp has come a long way since its launch as just an instant messaging application. The message service's 1. WhatsApp has launched another new feature that enables users to share their live location for certain period of time.
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According to WhatsApp's official blog, the new update will be pushed out globally for Android and iOS users within the coming weeks. The feature can have a wide range of use. According to the company's official blog, it can be used for "meeting up with friends, letting loved ones know you're safe, or sharing your commute. For instance, if a person needs to meet-up at an X cafe, they can share their location with the person they're meeting for a duration of 15 minutes or one hour eradicating the need to send constant updates. A user can also choose a longer duration which is eight hours.
So far, the company has limited the time to 8-hours and has refuted to any plans of extending this duration. The new feature can be accessed by tapping on the paperclip icon next to the chat box.
Since the location can be shared in the form of chat, it can be sent to WhatsApp groups as well as individual chats. To keep a track of how many people or groups are getting the live location updates, one can check in the Account Privacy settings. In terms of WhatsApp groups, if various participants have shared their live location, all locations will be visible on a single map.