Instagram adds live location sharing to DMs

Instagram is adding some new features today, including support for sharing your live location over DM "in select countries" (that aren't named). This works for up to one hour at a time. You can also pin a spot on the map, for example to coordinate arrival to a specific place. Live location can only be shared privately in DMs, either in a 1:1 or group chat. It is of course off by default. Only those in the chats you shared it to can see your live location, and they can't forward your location to other chats. To ensure you don't forget you're sharing your live location, there will be an...

Nov 26, 2024 - 04:00
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Instagram adds live location sharing to DMs

Instagram is adding some new features today, including support for sharing your live location over DM "in select countries" (that aren't named). This works for up to one hour at a time. You can also pin a spot on the map, for example to coordinate arrival to a specific place. Live location can only be shared privately in DMs, either in a 1:1 or group chat. It is of course off by default. Only those in the chats you shared it to can see your live location, and they can't forward your location to other chats. To ensure you don't forget you're sharing your live location, there will be an...

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