When it comes to social networks, Apple is far from creating a new network; although It looks like the Search app is accidentally becoming a social network thanks to the activities of iPhone users. This phenomenon occurs because of the places and contacts we can have with our friends or close family. Journalist Ellen Huet begins her article in Bloomberg with the question: “If you were really my friend, you would share your location with me, right?” This is something that is becoming more common and could mean success for Apple.

A social network thanks to the location search app

What do you usually share regularly on your social networks? We are sure that you have shared a happy or important moment on Facebook, X or Instagram at least once.temporarily through stories or as a broadcast. We usually let people know where we are.If it’s a popular place or a place our friends or family should go too.

In case of search application, the simple fact that we have friends or family who let us know where they areApple makes powering easier being able to interact remotely and also determine a meeting point. Ellen Huet shows this Real-time location sharing is becoming a trend.

Search app on the App Store

He says he’s been able to convince about 20 people to share their locations in exchange for his over the past two years. In addition to tracking every single one of Apple’s products, the Find My app also lets you track a person’s location via their iPhone or primary device. It’s now normal for her to open the app and “think fondly” of her special collection of friends on her map. They might be in the same city, they might be in the same country, or they might be on a trip around the world.

Another reason Ellen points out in favor of location sharing is this: It becomes easier to organize meetings to go out to eatFor example, when a friend wants to call him/her You no longer need to send him a message to let him know you’re coming. Ellen watches him approach and comes to the gate to greet him. On another occasion, while waiting for a plane, two friends told her they were a few doors away and stopped by to greet her.

The search app turned out to be more useful than it seemed

A new habit that seems to be a new characteristic of Generation Z

This trend seems to be something that has emerged thanks to young people or the so-called Generation Z. It is considered a “friendship ritual” or a gesture of closeness, even intimacy. Coincidentally, there are social network functions that invite you to do this. Snapchat launched a gesture called Snap Map at the beginning of the year and Instagran is also testing a similar feature.

The one from Cupertino involves families but is far from the meaning of social networking. Parents concerned about their children’s health may be tracking their location and the same device tells them if they’ve reached their destination. Apple has also run ads about finding friends on the iPhone 15, which uses a feature of its Search app when you’re in a place with a lot of people.

The calling app seamlessly integrates with Family Sharing

Location sharing is becoming more common nowadays. In my personal case, I only use the real-time location on WhatsApp when I am heading to a specific meeting point, so that the person knows that I am on my way within X minutes of my arrival. I can be there too Do what Ellen did and ask your friends who have an iPhone if it’s possible to change their location bringing them together in an application that could already be considered a location-based social network.

Apple’s AirTag is becoming an essential accessory

What started as “Find My iPhone” to find a lost iPhone in 2009 has evolved into something completely different. The experience is now complete with AirTags to attach to objects or items that could easily be lost, or to look after cars, pets, or even track loved ones. How much do you use the Search app to interact with friends or family about their location?

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