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June 23, 2017 04:32 pm GMT
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Some people are worried about what 'Snap Maps' mean for teen safety
Snapchat has just launched "Snap Maps" which allows you to show your location, see your friends' on a map as well seeing snaps from places around the world.
Snapchat released the update saying 'We've built a whole new way to explore the world! See what's happening, find your friends, and get inspired to go on an adventure!"
In the words of Jack Brody, product designer at Snap, the feature "isn't about where am I, it's about where are my friends and what are they up to?"
But many people have raised privacy and safety concerns about the new feature — particularly for teenagers, as the app allows people — potential strangers — to possibly track and stalk others: Read more...
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