This new application allows your loved ones to locate you in case of emergency.
In July, Eric, a biker Sarthe, failed to stay there following a motorcycle accident. What saved him, he had a history of his travels on Google Maps and had shared his password with his wife.
The accident had planned Eric far enough from the road, which has meant that passing motorists could not see it. Unable to move because of his injuries, he remained where the shock threw him for 4 days, until his wife gets the idea to delve into its history on Google Maps to find his last known position .
Trusted Contacts, the new security application that Google launched for Android, works much the same way. It is recommended to to always have the latest version of the Google Play Store on your android device. There is a very simple way to check and update the Google Play Store version of any android device.
Once the app is installed, it allows the user to choose trusted contacts among family or friends. These contacts will be able to see the "activity status" of the user for reassurance. If problems occur, the user can send its location in a simple gesture. And if in doubt, his trusted contacts can also request the location of the user. If all goes well, the user can reject the location request. However, if this request is not answered, then the application will share all of the same location after a "reasonable time".
Provide an opportunity for someone to know its location and its "activity status" may seem strange, especially if it was a woman or a jealous husband. At the same time, as testified by the Sarthe motorcyclist last few months, this type of information sharing may also save your life. Anyway, if you are tenant, you simply download the Trusted Contacts app on the Play Store.
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