Google brings its Trusted Contacts app to iOS, Android version gets more features

Google's Trusted Contacts made its debut on Android last year but starting today iOS users will be able to reap the benefits of having such an app installed on their devices, too. The search giant has just announced Trusted Contacts is now available for free to all iOS users via App Store.

With Trusted Contacts, users can share their location at the request of their friends and family, even if their handsets are offline. First, you'll need to make a list of your closest friends and relatives, which will receive your location.

Whenever you're unable to respond to a request from your ...