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Snapchat can automatically let a trusted friend know you got home safe


Snapchat can now let your friends know if you're back home from an outing safe and sound without you having to send a message.

The app has launched a new feature called Home Safe, which sends one-time alerts to contacts of your choice. And last year, it introduced new location tracking abilities to its Family Center, allowing parents to get notifications if their child leaves school or home. Jim Lanzone, the CEO of Engadget’s parent company Yahoo, joined the board of directors at Snap on September 12, 2024.

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