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IT Home reported on November 3 that, according to foreign media outlet AndroidAuthority, Google is rolling out Family Hub, a family management center, to Android in stages. It brings together features previously scattered across Family Link, the Google Play Store and Google Account settings in system settings, making it easier for users to manage their family groups in one place.
Specifically, the features are under the Family option at the top of system settings. Tapping it displays family group members and information about shared subscriptions such as Google One cloud storage, Google AI and YouTube Premium.
The hub also shows calendar events involving multiple family members, the locations family members are currently sharing, and feature suggestions for family administrators, helping users more easily understand and manage their family group's services.
This design is similar to how Apple's iOS manages Family Sharing. Apple places Family Sharing settings relatively high up in system settings, while Android's family management features were previously spread across different pages, with some requiring users to download a separate app. Bringing these features together in system settings could further simplify the process for family administrators.