Instagram brings its controversial location sharing to more countries


Snapchat has long had a map on which users can share a location with friends. Instagram now has a similar function. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa

SAN FRANCISCO: Instagram is expanding one of its most controversial features in recent years, a location-sharing option first made available to users in the US and now rolling out in other countries.

The feature, which allows users to share their recent location on a map, is being added for users in Europe and now includes updates addressing concerns raised by US users on social media after the feature launched two months ago.

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