> Since then, we’ve built this functionality directly into Google Maps with Location Sharing
That's simply not true. You can share your location with someone else, but you can't request it from someone else _and_ automatically receive it after a timeout, in case they are incapacitated. This was probably 90% of the reason to use Trusted Contacts.
I understand that companies need to kill some products so others can thrive, but don't gaslight me into thinking that functionality exists where it does not.
Commercially it was probably a tough sell. Engagement metrics were probably abysmal - since you only need it in exceptional circumstances.
It's really sad though. This was one of the products that really stood out for me. Not just a gimmick, but something that can really make a difference. I wish Google had shown a bit more idealism and kept it around.
I didn't even know of this app. I just have my location perma-shared with my friends.
With Google Maps you have to share no in-between.
Precisely, and you could set a timeout (5 minutes, 24 hours, whatever) to automatically provide the location unless you intervene to deny the request.
