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DARK SECRETS: New instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears | Vintage Vibes

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Instagram says its new feature allowing users to share locations in real time is off by default, meaning people have to opt-in (Credit: AFP)

Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge.

The Meta-owned image sharing platform added an option on Wednesday which shares locations using an Instagram map, similar to a feature rival Snapchat has offered since 2017.

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