FactIn Progress·March 19, 2026
Google Maps Testing Floating Action Button for Location Sharing
Google is testing a new floating action button in Google Maps v26.12 that simplifies sharing your current location by eliminating the extra step of tapping the blue dot, along with a redesigned navigation menu with a grid layout.
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This Google Maps update could change how you share your locationAndroidauthority·Mar 19
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First tracked
March 19, 2026
Last updated
March 19, 2026
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1 source
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Magic Cue Restaurant Recommendation Feature Launched on PixelGoogle Launches Next-Generation Baggage Tracking Experience with Turkish Airlines as Launch PartnerPixel 7+ Transit Mode and At a Glance Commute Alerts Shipped in March 2026 Feature DropPixel Transit Mode Confirmed Pending Release with Settings IntegrationUrban Flash Flood Forecasting Model (24-Hour Advance) Shipped in Google Flood Hub and Google Earth AI Geospatial Family