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June 27, 2017 03:06 pm GMT

Snapchat maps can figure out what you're doing and it's either cool or creepy

Snap Maps don't just tell your friends where you are; they also disclose a few of your activities. And it's freaking people out big time. 

SEE ALSO: 'Snap Maps' are prime territory for FOMO and lurking

Anyone who's found themselves lurking on Snap Maps since it launched last week might have spotted a few quirky details that occasionally pop up on people's Bitmojis. Some Bitmojis are appearing in yellow cars, planes, and even on big armchairs. And, some people's Bitmojis are disappearing from the maps completely without them switching on Ghost Mode. 

So, what exactly is going on? 

According to Snapchat, these Bitomojis are actually called "Actionmojis" and they appear when Snapchat pulls in things like your location, the time of day ,or your speed of travel. These Actionmojis are supposed to contextualise your friends' placement on the maps. The feature doesn't track any of those things while you're off the app, only when you're active in the app.  Read more...

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