Snapchat Users Can Now Share , Real-Time Location With Friends.
The company announced
the new feature on Feb. 18.
The Verge reports it's
similar to iOS' Find My app.
After opting in, users can view
and share their exact location.
After opting in, users can view
and share their exact location.
The setting, intended as a sort of
buddy system, can be enabled for as little
as 15 minutes or as much as a few hours.
The setting, intended as a sort of
buddy system, can be enabled for as little
as 15 minutes or as much as a few hours.
Only mutual Snapchat friends can view each other's location, and users can pause sharing without another party knowing to decrease the risk of stalking.
Only mutual Snapchat friends can view each other's location, and users can pause sharing without another party knowing to decrease the risk of stalking.
To enable the setting, users need to go to a friend's profile and select the amount of time they'd like to share their location.
To enable the setting, users need to go to a friend's profile and select the amount of time they'd like to share their location.
The chat window will show
location sharing details.
The feature is being rolled out in partnership
with It's On Us, a national nonprofit committed
to stopping sexual assault on campuses. .
The feature is being rolled out in partnership
with It's On Us, a national nonprofit committed
to stopping sexual assault on campuses.