Reduce dependency on Google maps services?

[poVoq]

The location sharing feature is very nice, but the dependency on google services isn't ideal.

Maybe with something like this:
https://github.com/cagingulsen/customEjabberdModules

One could make a selfhosted location sharing webapp (I am mainly thinking about the upcoming Nextcloud maps app or the Hubzilla location sharing addon) that pulls the GPS data out of the specified database?

[cmeng-git]

aTalk implementation of Geo-location is more than just a static map displaying of the user current locations. It is an active displaying of the "StreetView & map" and the recipient can view the received location in 360 degree, with view following the recipient device pointing direction.

see to the demo video: StreetView & map

[cmeng-git]

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