SAN FRANCISCO — Instagram's latest update included a few new features for app users to access this week, prompting some concerns and confusion about privacy.

The new update features a world map that allows users to share their location with followers, "Close Friends" list, select people, or no one at all; reposts on Reels (Instagram's short form videos) and a "friends" tab for Reels.

These new features were rolled out to some users earlier this week but launched app-wide Wednesday. Here's what to know about the new update.

Instagram Map

The feature is similar to Snapchat's "Snap Map" in that your posts will be available to view for 24 hours on a map with your location to those you're willing to share it with.

Meta, Instagram and Facebook's parent company, says users must opt in

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