Google Launches Trusted Contacts App on Android

The personal safety app allows users to share their locations with friends and family members even if they're offline or are unable to get to their devices.

Google announced the release of a new Trusted Contacts application on Android. The personal safety app allows users to share their locations with friends and family members even if they’re offline or are unable to get to their devices.

With the Trusted Contacts app, a user can mark certain contacts as “trusted,” and these users will be able to see their activity status. In addition, if a user feels unsafe in their current situation, they can share their location with their trusted contacts.

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