The newly introduced feature allows users to share their luggage location with airlines. Google is launching an Android update featuring the ability to share missing luggage location with airlines, similar to Apple’s function on iPhone, enabling you to track your Find Hub tag or accessory on a map and share a location link with the airline. Multiple airlines, including AJet, Air India, and others, support this Find Hub feature, with more airlines, like Qantas, expected to accept it in the future. Google promises to update regarding US-based airlines. Location sharing can be stopped anytime, with links expiring in seven days, and Google’s security measures will encrypt the location data, disabling tracking once an item is detected as returned. Google collaborates with Samsonite to integrate Find Hub into its new designs.
Additionally, Android users can now share their location with contacts via Google Messages for real-time tracking, useful in crowded places. Other updates include customizing Calling Cards akin to iOS Contact Posters, previously only editable by contacts, now manageable individually for shared contacts or everyone. Google introduces a new video carousel to the Play Store for app highlights and a games option on Android Auto, featuring “teacher-approved” games for kids while parked.