When you’re sharing or viewing someone else’s location in real time, there’s one thing that matters more than anything else: Trust.
- Trust that the location is accurate.
- Trust that updates won’t lag.
- Trust that you can do something with the information the second you see it.
That’s exactly what the Glympse app’s latest update is built to deliver; a smoother, more reliable real-time tracking experience, plus faster ways to respond when timing matters.
More Reliable Real-Time Tracking (Because “Close Enough” Isn’t Good Enough)
We’ve improved real-time tracking reliability so that location updates stay accurate while you’re actively watching someone else.That means fewer moments of doubt like:
- “Are they actually moving?”
- “Did the location freeze on my phone?”
- “Is this still accurate?”
Whether you’re coordinating a meetup, keeping tabs on family, or tracking a teammate during an event, this improvement is about one simple thing: Confidence in what you’re seeing.
Meet Quick Actions: Do More Without Leaving the Map
Seeing someone’s location is only half the story. The other half is what you do next. And now that’s faster than ever. Glympse has added a new floating Quick Actions button while viewing someone’s location, giving you instant, one-tap control without breaking focus.
Now you can:
- Send your location back instantly. No searching, no extra steps; if someone shares with you, you can share right back immediately.
- Stop watching anytime. Privacy and control matter. Now stopping a watch session is quick and obvious, right from the live view.
- Get directions to those you are sharing location with Turn visibility into action with one tap — see where they are and immediately route to them.
- Route to a destination in one tap. Whether you’re coordinating arrivals or meeting at a specific spot, you can route faster and stay moving.
The goal here is simple: better coordination.
iOS iPhone Users: The iMessage Extension Is Back
If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I share location right from a conversation?”, then this one’s for you. The iMessage extension is back on iOS, making it easier than ever to share directly inside Messages. That means you can:
- Share from the exact conversation you’re already in
- Avoid switching apps
- Keep the moment smooth and simple
Because real-time sharing should feel effortless and not like a process.
Why This Matters
This update isn’t about features for the sake of features. It’s about making real-time sharing more:
- reliable
- actionable
- instant
- human-friendly
So when someone shares their location with you, you’re not just “watching a dot on a map” you’re able to respond in real life, in the moment.
Update now and try it out
These improvements are now live, so update your iOS app and test the new Quick Actions + iMessage sharing today.