Social networking bugs for sure realize the importance of some location sharing service on their mobile devices. For such users, LocatioNet Systems has recently revealed a new version 5.2 of amAze GPS that features location sharing with Facebook friends. The app touts to be one of the world’s most popular off-board mobile navigation services.
The mapping and navigation software comes equipped with worldwide navigation, mapping, speed camera alerts, rich Points of Interest, weather, and more. The new version 5.2 enables users to share their location with a selected list of their Facebook friends via amAze GPS. In addition, the company has added a new Facebook interface to the app, allowing users to view the last known address or map location of their friends.
“This is an exciting addition to amAze GPS,” commented Ofer Tziperman, President of LocatioNet. “Location sharing is a real need for many users today. It is a natural extension for amAze, that allows users to interact with their friends and family based on their current location and to share some more relevant data that is available with today’s GPS phones. We are sure that it will get a warm welcome amongst our loyal users. All privacy aspects were addressed.”
Users can now get walking or driving directions to their friends’ location with just one click of a button. The app’s important privacy protection mechanism lets users select which one of their friends will see their location. Users also have the option at any time to disable their location sharing.
The newly updated amAze GPS App is ready to be downloaded for free from the official website of amAze GPS.