Adding Social Share Links in Eleventy

One common feature of content sites (including this one), is links/buttons/etc to share a piece of content on social media. Typically this is Twitter, but many sites will include ways to share links on Facebook, LinkedIn, and more. A reader asked me a few days ago about how this could be done in Eleventy and I thought I’d share a quick example. Raymond Camden… more →
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Google Maps’ location sharing will now share your phone’s battery status, too – TechCrunch

TechCrunch Google Maps' location sharing will now share your phone's battery status, tooTechCrunchIf you try to ping someone's location and their phone is dead, there's not much an app can do. Most location-sharing apps will just sit there and spin while they wait for some sort of response, leaving you to worry about all the reasons their phone …Google Maps Updates: What's New on the App?Heavy.comGoogle Maps location sharing now also shares your phone's battery lifeThe VergeGoogle kills off the flat earth: Maps app now zooms out to show a 3D globeDaily MailVentureBeat –Engadget –News18 –Android Policeall 186 news articles » map... more →
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The new Google Maps location sharing can share your location via links – Android Police

Android Police The new Google Maps location sharing can share your location via linksAndroid Police… simply set the length of time you want your location shared and pick an app. Choosing a contact simply connects directly to their account, but using the "More" button at the bottom (or the shortcut next to it) creates a link. They're all "maps.app …KartaGPS isn't Google Maps, but it's damn good at finding tacosTNWGoogle Maps Tool Lets Users Share Their Location with FriendsVoice of AmericaGoogle Maps already tracks you; now other people can, tooKLFYall 39 news articles » map app – Google News… more →
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Google Maps will let you share your location with friends and family for a specific period of time – TechCrunch

TechCrunch Google Maps will let you share your location with friends and family for a specific period of timeTechCrunchWithout the option, many users turn to location sharing today via third-party apps, family locators or even iMessage, which today includes its own, similarly designed location-sharing function. There's even a new maps app designed specifically for …Google Maps can now temporarily share your real-time location with friendsThe VergeGoogle Maps unveils new location sharing featureStuff.co.nzGoogle Maps can tell your friends where you areUSA TODAYMac Rumors –Engadget –The Sun –YouTubeall 252 news articles » map app –... more →
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