The feature may already be disabled if you never gave the app permission to use it in the first place - in this case you're all set. Under the 'Explore' tab, select 'Nearby Friends.' A menu full of shortcuts and settings will appear. Open the Facebook app on your Android or iOS phone and click on the menu button in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. If you'd like to turn off this feature to maintain privacy, here's how to do it: The social network's mobile app will show you the precise neighborhood your Facebook friends are located in when nearby as well as display the location of friends who are currently traveling. Some were quick to point out that the function can jeopardize Snapchat users' privacy Facebook implemented a similar measure years ago in 2014.įacebook's feature is called 'Nearby Friends' and works similarly with the exception of a map. Snapchat made headlines earlier this week with the introduction of 'Snap Map,' a new feature that allows users to see their friends' location on a map.

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