WhatsApp released a major feature for iPhone during this day, the messaging application having been integrated after many months of testing, as I have already told you in several previous articles. WhatsApp thoroughly tested the new function before offering it to everyone, and this in the conditions where we are talking about a change that puts an end to the privacy of users, if they want it.
Today WhatsApp launched a function called Live Location, which allows us to share our location in real time with any of our existing friends in the messaging platform. WhatsApp Live Location takes GPS information about our location, and through a special interface in the application, it shows our friends where we are, the geolocation information being transmitted encrypted to the application, according to WhatsApp.
WhatsApp allows the sharing of Live Location for each individual friend right inside the conversations, so we can choose who will be able to see where we are at any time. Moreover, WhatsApp will only allow location sharing for certain periods of time, so sharing can be stopped automatically, or it can be stopped manually, depending on what we want to do.
WhatsApp - the major function launched on the iPhone
WhatsApp allows group location sharing, that is, several people can simultaneously share their location so that everyone can see where the other is, in just a few seconds. This function generates a special map where the locations of all the people are displayed, so that everyone can see in real time where the other people are who they have to meet at a given moment.
"Whether you're meeting up with friends, letting loved ones know you're safe, or sharing your commute, Live Location is a simple and secure way to let people know where you are. This end-to-end encrypted feature lets you control who you share with and for how long. You can choose to stop sharing at any time or let the Live Location timer simply expire."
WhatsApp allows the activation of the sharing of our location with the help of the button that allows sending attachments, in the section for location there is an option called Share Live Location. Also through this section, the WhatsApp function can be deactivated by people who do not want to use it anymore, so anyone can enjoy the system without problems, as long as they really want it.
WhatsApp announced the launch of this new function for iPhone and Android phones, it being tested for a very long time for both mobile platforms. WhatsApp has started to activate the feature for users all over the world, so it will take a few weeks until everyone will have it available, so if you don't see it at the moment, then you will have to wait until it is offered.
