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Google+ Adds a New Location Widget

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When Google upgraded their operating system to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the Google+ area added many enhancements, mostly in the photo-sharing department, but they also threw in a great new “Location Widget.”  With this 4×2 widget you can actually track the location of family members, friends, or your entire circle of friends right on your Home screen or whatever screen you choose to place the widget.  It is very easy to do if you follow a few simple steps we will outline below.  Make sure you have the right G+ build This easy enough to verify that you are using the 4.2 build: Open your Google+ app Press the Menu key Press the Settings Press About Google+  - and if you see the screen above, then you can proceed. Next you want to select the screen you wish the widget to be placed – just make sure that there is room for a 4×2 widget to fit.  Press down on the screen and the above screen will pop up.  Select the Apps and Widgets line and it should bring up you list of Apps and Widgets – sel