Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Whatsapp

Google shuts down 'Trusted Contacts' app; will end support by Dec 1

Written by  Gitanjali Mangal -- October 20th 2020 05:06 PM -- Updated: October 20th 2020 05:10 PM
Google shuts down 'Trusted Contacts' app; will end support by Dec 1

Google shuts down 'Trusted Contacts' app; will end support by Dec 1

Tech giant Google has recently shut down its 'Trusted Contacts' app, it allowed its users to share location with a trusted contact (parents, family, or kids) when in an emergency. Also Read | UK frees Sikh who killed three Indians in self-defence on the street

According to the sources, Trusted Contacts will not be supported after December 1, 2020. If the app is installed on a device, the user can continue to use it until the said date.


  Google removes 85 adware affected apps from Play Store | Technology News,The Indian Express

However, the support will end post-December this year. Google stated that the user can share location with others during emergencies by setting up 'Location Sharing' on Google Maps. Apart from location sharing, one can enjoy a slew of other safety features on Google Maps.   Also Read | India buys winter gear from US amid conflicts with China Google launches Trusted Contacts app, an Android version of Find My Friends

The company had announced the 'Trusted Contacts' feature back in 2016 where it was first launched only for Android users as a means to share location with others. However, the app is now not available anymore on the Apple app store and Google Play Store.   -PTC News

Top News view more...

Latest News view more...