Snapchat introduces Footsteps feature for iOS: Users can track explored locations

Footsteps feature lets iOS users keep track of all of places they have been using Snap Map

Tech Desk - Oct 01, 2024

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Snapchat is set to release a Footsteps feature for iOS users which allows users to keep track of all the places they have explored and sent snaps from.

The footsteps feature only works when the Ghost Mode is not enabled on Snapchat for iPhone. Notably, Snapchat unveiled various important updates including Gemini large language model (LLM) integration in My AI and fifth-generation Snap Spectacles at its Snap Partner Summit 2024.

Snapchat’s Footsteps

According to Snapchat, the Footsteps feature lets iOS users keep track of all of the places they have been using Snap Map. When you’re using the feature for the first time, the platform will utilise Memories to create the first few steps. However, subsequent uses will leverage the location data to track the steps.

Previously, the Footsteps feature was only offered to Snapchat+ subscribers but currently, it’s widely launched to all iOS users.

Moreover, users can select to delete their Footsteps history if they do not want to use this feature anymore.