Google has expanded its Find My Device app to include real-time location tracking for people, not just devices. This update introduces a new interface with 'Devices' and 'People' tabs.
The 'People' tab, a beta feature, allows Android users to track friends and family.
iPhone users can be tracked if they have Google Maps installed, enabling cross-platform functionality.
The feature integrates with Google Maps' location sharing, accessible via the Find My Device interface.
Users can add contacts and set time limits for location sharing.
Users can see a contact's current location, device battery percentage, and get navigation via Google Maps.
The updated Find My Device system can locate devices even when they are off or without internet, using a network of Android devices.
Pixel phones can be located even when powered off.
The system supports third-party Bluetooth trackers.
The app comes pre-installed on Pixel phones and is available for free on other Android devices. It is also accessible via a web interface, but the web version lacks the ability to add new contacts for tracking.