Snapchat and Skype roll out new features to keep users safe IRL

You can now share your location live with friends on Snapchat. — AFP Relaxnews

Can social networks help keep users safe beyond the realms of the platforms themselves? Snapchat and Skype have both launched new features allowing their users to stay safe even in real life (IRL). From geolocation to making emergency calls from a computer, these options could even save your life.

Social networks are making efforts to ensure the safety of their users, even in real life. While such platforms are increasingly launching features to protect users online, they’re now extending these actions to the real world.