Location sharing is a signal of a committed relationship for young couples. YPulse has told you how Gen Z is sharing locations with their friends, whether over social media or apps like Life360 and Apple’s Find My, in something of a new form of social connection. So, naturally, this has expanded to their romantic relationships too—but its meaning in that context is debated. Some think it’s simply practical to share their location with partners, but others think it’s a controlling invasion of privacy if it’s an early expectation. But like the Instagram “hard launch,” this trend is yet another technological development to young people’s relationships that’s shaping their view of commitment. (NYT)
📊 YPulse data: 20% of 13-39-year-olds have tracked a romantic partner using their shared location to spy on them
