'Snap Maps' are prime territory for FOMO and lurking

It's a curious thing being able to see the location of many of your friends, colleagues, lovers and even family members on a virtual map. But, that's precisely what Snapchat's new feature Snap Maps is offering up. And, honestly, this new feature — released just a day ago — has already turned me into a creepy lurker. 

Your Snap Map is essentially a virtual map populated by your friends who are represented in Bitmoji. The map, accessible by pinching your fingers in the app's camera, updates users' locations whenever the app is in use. While the feature doesn't track your location while you're off the app, if you're a heavy Snapchat user, the map can give a reliable idea to friends as to your whereabouts.  Read more...