The new opt-in tool lets users see friends’ real-time locations, explore creator-recommended spots, and leave notes on a shared map.

Instagram has launched new features aimed at further connecting users with their online contacts, the company announced Wednesday. One involves sharing public feed posts and reels, another shares locations with others on an Instagram map,

Instagram's new update has added some nifty new features, like a location sharing tool that's reminiscent of Snapchat's Snap Map. It also introduces reposts of Reels and feeds.