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Summer Maxwell / SFGATE: Location sharing apps like Find My, Snap Map, and Life360 remain popular among Gen Z users, despite concerns about their impact on real-world relationships  —  Teens and 20-somethings are embracing location sharing to see where their friends are instantly.  Is that a bad thing?

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[–] eRac@lemmings.world 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Is it a bad thing? I've shared location data with my sister and my now-wife for a decade. It's really handy when meeting up using transport options that aren't on precise timetables, estimating when people will be home, etc.

[–] BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

Convenient that she didn't have to change her last name.