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Introducing Instagram’s Newest Feature: Easily Track Friends’ Locations with the ‘Friend Map’

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Instagram is developing an opt-in “Friend Map” feature that would allow users to see their friends’ locations in real time, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. Instagram would also be coming for Apple and its “Find My” map feature that lets users see where their friends and family are currently located. According to screenshots posted on Threads by Paluzzi, Instagram’s Friend Map would allow users to choose who can see their location. Post by @alex193a View on ThreadsThe Friend Map would allow users to leave short messages, or “Notes,” on the map for others to see. After cutting into one of Google’s core businesses, Instagram may now be looking to take on Snapchat and Apple with its Friend Map.