Snapchat has started rolling out a new feature for iOS users that lets them track all the places they’ve explored and sent snaps from. The feature, called Footsteps, only works when Ghost Mode isn’t enabled on Snapchat for iPhone. In addition to counting new places the user travels to, it can also use stored memories to take into account past trips. Notably, the instant messaging platform announced several major updates, including the integration of the Gemini Large Language Model (LLM) into My AI and fifth-generation Snap Spectacles at its Snap Partner Summit 2024 last week.
According to Snapchat, Footsteps allows iOS users to track all the places that have used the Snap Map. Using the feature for the first time, the platform will use Memories to create the first few steps. However, subsequent uses will use location data to track steps.
The Footsteps feature was previously only available to Snapchat+ subscribers, but is now widely available to all iOS users. This information is private and only available to the account owner. Snapchat says Footsteps only works when Ghost Mode — a feature that hides your location from others on a map — is turned off.
The Footsteps feature on Snapchat for iOS
Users can also choose to delete their Footsteps history if they no longer wish to use this feature. Gadgets 360 staff members were able to verify the availability of the feature after updating Snapchat for iOS to version 13.9.0.40.
Other features of Snapchat
At its Snap Summit 2024, the instant messaging platform announced a partnership with Google to integrate Gemini LLM into My AI — its AI chatbot. Along with computer vision capabilities, it will also get enhanced text, audio, image, video and code processing capabilities.
It also debuted a Snap AI Video feature that can generate AI videos from text queries, though it’s only available to creators on the platform. Another addition is a new AI lens that allows users to look like their older selves. Snapchat also brought AI lenses and description features to Snapchat Memories.