Google Maps prepares approval flow for incoming location-sharing requests

Code in Google Maps v26.43.00.1002020710 reveals an approval flow for incoming location-sharing requests, letting recipients accept, decline, or block them. Accepting warns that the user's name and phone number become visible to the requester. The feature is not yet live.

• New strings cover pending requests and acceptance notifications
• Recipients get three actions: Accept, Decline, and Block
• Accepting discloses the user's name and phone number to the requester
• The workflow exists only in code and is not yet available