WhatsApp will show on a map where your friends are

The most used messaging application in the world continues to work on new features Little by little new details are being discovered about their new States, but it is not the only thing that we will see soon. In this transition to what appears to be a social network, there are also other functions such as showing the location of friends on a map A complete tool to organize meetupsAlthough it will make users' hair stand on end more concerned about their privacy

The function, which is still in development, is called Show my Friends (show my friends in Spanish). With it it is possible to locate the contacts of WhatsApp directly on a map. Something reminiscent of a similar function seen on Facebook, where the closeness of friends is displayed Of course, in the case of Facebook does not show their exact position on a map, but if they are in the area.

2.17.3.28 iOS | 2.16.399+ Android: Live Location feature, that tracks the live location of other group participants (DISABLED BY DEFAULT). pic.twitter.com/pYEXT1nxyR

”” WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) January 26, 2017

In the case of Show my Friends, WhatsApp would pick up and display the exact location.At least that's what WABetaInfo has shown in its regular research. The tracks come directly from the latest WhatsApp beta versions for Android and iOS In them, although in hidden code, it can already be seen how this feature would work in its current state of development. Apparently, it would be enough to click on this new feature within a group to locate the contacts that participate in it.

As it has been leaked, this new function would land directly in the group chats Thus, when accessing the information of said conversation, there would be a button with which to access a map. In it, and with total accuracy, the locations of the chat participants would be reflected to know where they are at all times. Something that can be useful to create a sense of community and closeness, but can also directly deal with privacyof each participant.

Location vs. Privacy

Before pulling your hair out, you should know that, along with this function, WhatsApp also works on the option to deactivate this monitoring In this way, there will be a button in the privacy section of the WhatsApp Settings menu in the to disable Show my Friends With this, WhatsApp would neither collect nor show where each user is in every moment.

Tapping on «Show My Friends», a map will appear where you will be able to see where your friends are. hidden pic.twitter.com/PxRxcuqq3x

”” WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) February 12, 2017

Of course, WhatsApp would pass all this location information through its encryption system, so there should be no cases of theft or other dangers.However, it gives rise to all sorts of risk situations or conflicts between the users themselves Elements that will have to be faced if, finally, this function sees the light of day and ends up arriving for all users.

For now we will have to wait for WhatsApp to finish create, adjust and define it Something that will not happen in a short period of time. After that, you must test it in the beta or test versions of your application and, finally, take it to other users. More than enough time for new features, images and details about its operation to be leaked.