Instagram Introduces 'Friend Map' Feature: Meta, the technology company, has confirmed the introduction of a feature named 'Friend Map' on its subsidiary social media platform Instagram.
Meta, similar to Snapchat's 'Snap Map' feature, this feature will assist users in viewing the current location of their friends.
Development Stages and Details
The indication of this feature, which has gone through the stages of formation, was made by mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi (who usually previews social media features before their launch).
According to the screenshots shared on social media threads by Alessandro Paluzzi, in Instagram's Friend Map, users will have the option to choose who can see their location. Alongside, there will be an option available for users to show their followers, close friends, or no one.
Privacy and Data Encryption
According to the screenshot, location data will be end-to-end encrypted, and there will also be a 'Ghost Mode' feature that allows users to hide their last active location.
If Instagram officially introduces this feature, it will be the second feature after copying the Story feature from Snapchat in 2016, that the platform will replicate Snapchat's platform.