How location sharing apps change the ways we communicate

How location sharing apps change the ways we communicate

Mobile apps that allow people to share their location with others have become increasingly popular. But how and why do we use these apps, and what are the implications for interpersonal communication? That's the topic of a study appearing in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, led by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships

Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people. Whether it’s checking if a partner made it home safely, seeing when a friend will arrive, or tracking family members during travel, location sharing is now deeply connected to how people communicate and manage relationships. […] The post How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships appeared first on Knowri…