Keep it in the family with Cabin

This app allows you to track a user’s location, distance from you and battery level

October 14, 2014 06:10 pm | Updated October 18, 2016 12:52 pm IST

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It is quite important to have a location tracking feature, especially when it comes to family and friends. It is even more important for parents who want peace of mind knowing their children arrived safely at their destination. iOS has this feature, and many third party developers have brought this functionality to Android.

One of the most recent contributions is an app called Cabin that is the most comprehensive solution around for it hosts several features in addition to the standard tracking of location. It is currently available only for Android, but the makers are planning a version for iOS. It is quite easy to add a user. If you create an account with Cabin, you can send a direct invitation from the app. Once the other person accepts your invitation, you will be able to see his/her location, send messages, and assign tasks. The admin of a group will also be able to delete additional members or freeze their access.

When you look at someone’s location, you will also be able to see how far away they are from you, and an icon that shows their battery level. This feature punctures the “phone died” excuse of not calling or texting back. You can also create reminders for an entire group or individuals. You can also set a reminder that will notify the concerned person of a task at a given time or location. It can also pester constantly to get it done.

All the activity has minimal impact on your battery life and does not reduce your daily charge by a substantial amount. The app has a slide-out navigation system that makes it easy to switch between tasks and has a clean look focused on core content.

Download apps from https://www.cabinapp.com

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