Instagram has begun testing a new feature that allows users to post text or videos along with pinning their location on a map, which will be displayed for friends only. This feature bears resemblance to Snapchat’s Snap Map.
However, Instagram’s test prioritizes high privacy, with the option to share location data on the map limited to Close Friends (green circle) or people we follow and who follow us back.
Instagram has disclosed that this feature is being tested in a small, select group and in specific countries first, with the primary focus on ensuring user safety. Users must opt-in and set sharing preferences beforehand. Instagram has not confirmed if this feature will have a public option available.
The integration of maps displaying location tags with each post is not entirely novel for Instagram, as the platform previously had Photo Maps on user profiles since 2012, which were later removed due to lack of popularity.
Source: The Verge
TLDR: Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to post text or videos with their location pinned on a map for friends only, prioritizing high privacy and user safety. This feature is being tested in select countries and focuses on limited sharing options.
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