Instagram is developing an opt-in 'Friend Map' feature for users to view friends' real-time locations. It is currently in the internal prototype stage.
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Paluzzi's discovery
Discovered by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, the feature could compete with Snapchat's Snap Map and Apple's Find My.
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Customizable visibility
Users can choose who sees their location, with options for mutual followers, a 'Close Friends' list, or no one, and a 'Ghost Mode' for privacy.
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Encrypted location data
Instagram says that location data will be end-to-end encrypted, ensuring user privacy.
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'Notes' feature
Additionally, the map allows users to leave brief 'Notes' on the map for friends to discover interesting locations or events.