Google has started giving users a new feature in Google Messages – Real-time location sharing. This feature was announced earlier in March 2026, and now it is gradually becoming available to many users.

With this feature, you can share your live location with someone while chatting. This means the other person can see where you are in real time. It can be useful when you are meeting someone or want to let your family know where you are.

To use it, open a chat in Google Messages and tap the plus (+) icon. Then choose “Real-time location.” By default, your location will be shared for one hour. But you can change this easily.

You can choose to share your location for just one hour, for the whole day, or until you turn it off yourself. You can also set a custom time. For example, you can choose any time up to almost 24 hours. There is a simple clock tool that helps you set the time.

This feature uses Google’s system to give accurate location details, so it works well in most cases. There is also a small change in the app design. A tiny dot appears on the plus icon. This dot is likely there to show that there is something new. 

The new feature is simple and helpful as it makes it easier to share your location with others and keeps Google Messages up to date with other messaging apps. It is rolling out gradually, so all Android users will soon receive it.

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The app update might have arrived for the entire lineup, but the content may vary. 24MP mode is currently limited to the Galaxy S26 Ultra. It is expected to be provided to more models that come with a 200MP camera.

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The changelog says “update UX,” which translates to a dedicated heading for the 24MP mode, which was buried inside “Additional resolution settings” before. It’s now even easier to access on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Thanks for the screenshots, Daniel Scuteri!

It’s a staged rollout as both of our Galaxy S26 Ultra units haven’t yet received this Camera Assistant build.

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