Instagram Testing New Map Feature

Instagram is trying out a new feature that lets you share your location with friends.

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It's like a map where you can see where your friends are and what they're doing.

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This is similar to something Snapchat already does.

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But Instagram says it will be more private, letting you choose who can see your location.

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Some people are worried about sharing their location

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so Instagram says it's being careful about privacy.

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We'll have to wait and see how it works

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when more people can use it.

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