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Once real-time location sharing is active in Google Messages, a persistent banner appears at the top of the chat, clearly indicating that live location sharing is on and showing how much time is left.

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Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...