2024-11-25 16:51:00

Instagram takes on Snapchat with new location-sharing feature

Instagram is introducing the ability for users to share their locations with their friends via DMs (direct messages), the company announced on Monday. The feature indicates that the Meta-owned social network is looking to challenge services like Apple’s “Find My” and Snapchat’s Snap Map, both of which are popular ways for users to see their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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