Snapchat is a popular social media platform that is used by people all around the world. It has multiple features that make its privacy features different from other social media apps. In fact, these features have been adapted by other social media apps as well. One feature that is unique to Snapchat is Snap Map. Snap Map is a feature on the Snapchat app that allows users to share their real-time location with friends on a virtual map.
key features of Snap Map –
- Live Location Sharing: Users can choose to share their location with all friends, select friends, or remain in Ghost Mode (where no one can see their location).
- Bitmoji Representation: Users’ locations are displayed on the map using their Bitmoji avatars, making it easy to identify where friends are.
- Heat Map: Highlights popular areas based on the density of public Snaps shared from those locations. Areas with a lot of activity are shown in different colours to indicate how many people are posting.
- Explore Feature: Allows users to see stories and events happening around the world by clicking on the highlighted areas or icons on the map.
- Actionmoji: Special Bitmoji actions that depict what a user might be doing, like listening to music, flying, or driving.
- Context Cards: Provide additional information about places, such as restaurant reviews, contact details, and hours of operation. This can be accessed by tapping on specific locations or friends’ Bitmoji.
Snap Map is designed to enhance social interaction by enabling users to see where their friends are and explore new places through the eyes of other Snapchat users.