Snap Map: A New Way to See What Your Friends Are Up To

Snapchat has rolled out a new feature called Snap Map, which allows users to see their friends' locations on a map. But don't worry if you're not ready to share your location with the world just yet - there are ways to control who can and can't see you on Snap Map.

If you don't want to turn on location sharing but still want to see what your friends are up to, you can stay in Ghost Mode and still view their locations on the map. To do this, simply tap on the Bitmoji icon or select the settings icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to update your location preferences.

Once you have access to Snap Map, Snapchat will ask if you want to share your location with all of your friends, a few friends, or go completely off the map with Ghost Mode. This feature allows you to be as private or public as you like, depending on your comfort level.

But what exactly is Snap Map? The feature uses a map view that shows your friends' locations and Bitmoji avatars in real-time. By tapping on their BitMoji, you can open their story and message them directly to say hi or make plans.

Snap Map also includes 'heat maps' where lots of Snaps are being uploaded, potentially indicating a big concert or festival in that area. And with a pinch of your Snapchat camera screen, you can share your current location, find your friends, and explore major events happening around the world.

The feature has already caused controversy online, with some wondering how it might be exploited to track or even stalk another user's movements. However, Facebook Messenger released a similar location-sharing service in March that only allows users to share their location with a friend or group chat for up to one hour.

Overall, Snap Map is an exciting new feature that could bring people back to the app and add a new level of social interaction to your Snapchat experience. So go ahead and give it a try - you might just find yourself exploring the world in a whole new way.

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