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Snapchat registered 400,000 voters in two weeks

Across a two-week period, Snapchat pushed users over 18 to register to vote for the midterm elections Nov. 6. How? By adding a button to each user’s profile page. In addition, the social media sent video messages to let people know about the feature and encourage them to register. Once clicked, the button redirected users […]

Snapchat tries to win back users with daily shows

Multimedia messaging paragon Snapchat is unveiling its own scripted programming in a bid to lure users back to the app among competition from Instagram. The 12 new “Snapchat Originals” were announced today, as reported by TechCrunch. Read more: Hear Gerard Way sing on Jimmy Urine’s new song The shows will appear in the Discover section […]

Here’s why Snapchat lost 3M daily users in the past 3 months

If you hate the most recent Snapchat update you might not be alone—the app lost 3 million users in three months after its latest redesign. For the first time since the company went public, Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc. has reported that its users are dropping. For the second quarter of 2018, the daily active […]

Snapchat make improvements to glasses that take picture, video

Snapchat revised the ultimate vacation accessory: sunglasses that take pictures and record videos with the push of a small button. Read more: Here’s how Snapchat’s group video chat, @ mention features work Keeping your phone free of sand and water while trying to get that perfect vacation pic for Snapchat can be so stressful. Thankfully, Snapchat lets […]

Here's how Snapchat's group video chat, @ mention features work

Snapchat is introducing two new features for users—group video calling and @ mention tagging, all hoping to connect users in a brand new way. Read more: Snapchat loses nearly $1 billion due to offensive ad As Mashable explains, chatting is, surprisingly or not, a core part of the app, with more than 60 percent of Snapchat […]

Snapchat reportedly testing "connected apps" to allow third-party access

Snapchat is reportedly working on a new feature that'll let users see which third-party apps have access to their Snapchat accounts. Read more: Snapchat loses nearly $1 billion due to offensive ad As Mashable reports, the latest Snapchat beta version features a new tab called “Connected Apps” within the Settings page. The tech source says the page's […]

Snapchat loses nearly $1 billion due to offensive ad

[Photo by: Snapchat] Snapchat has already seen a significant drop in company stock after stars such as Kylie Jenner voiced their complaints about the app's latest updates on social media. Now, after an offensive ad made its way onto the app's interface, pop-icon Rihanna has caused the company to lose nearly $1 billion dollars. Read […]

Snapchat developing new @ mention feature

Snapchat is taking a page from Instagram's book, introducing a new @-tag feature for your—just like its competitor. Read more: Snapchat responds to petition against app design update According to Tech Crunch, the new feature will let you tag someone in your Story, creating a new swipe up “more” option that “shows the tagged person’s name, handle, […]

Instagram, Snapchat drop GIPHY after users find racist gif

Snapchat and Instagram have removed GIPHY features from their platforms, not long after the feature was added. As TechCrunch confirmed, it was due to a racist GIF option that users were able to add to their images. Read more: Snapchat responds to petition against app design update According to the tech source, when the word “crime” was searched, a GIF […]

Snapchat responds to petition against app design update

[Photo by: Snapchat] After a million people signed a petition against Snapchat's latest design update, the team behind the messaging application is responding in a seemingly perceptive tone… while still saying that the update won't be reversed. Read more: How to get rid of that terrible Snapchat update As reported by Billboard, Snapchat has issued […]

Here's how to add GIF stickers on Snapchat

People are not happy with Snapchat's update, and it's clear it won't be reversing back to the app we knew and loved anytime soon. However, they are introducing a new feature we can support: GIF stickers. Read more: Here’s how to get rid of that terrible Snapchat update Snapchat is introducing GIF stickers, which is taking a page from Instagram's GIF introduction. […]

Mark Hoppus serves the hottest take on Snapchat's new update

People are not happy with Snapchat's update, and it's clear it won't be reversing back to the app we knew and loved anytime soon. We've all aired our grievances with the update, and it looks like Mark Hoppus only agrees with us on this one. Read more: Here’s how to get rid of that terrible Snapchat update “The new […]

Snapchat says its "excited" about reactions to update, and we're confused

People are not happy with Snapchat's update, and it's clear the app won't be reversing back to the app we knew and loved anytime soon. Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel says they are “excited about what we are seeing so far” with the redesign and first reactions from users. Um? Read more: Here’s how to get rid of that terrible […]

Here's how to get rid of that terrible Snapchat update

[Photo by: Snapchat] If you haven't experienced the terrible Snapchat update yet, consider yourself lucky. The unwanted update pissed off A LOT of the app's users, with a lot of people threatening to just remove the app from their phones. Luckily, there's a way to get your old Snapchat back and avoid the confusing and […]

Here's how to change your font on Snapchat

Yesterday, Snapchat introduced a new update that people aren't so happy about. However, they are giving Snapchatters a new way to tell their story with fonts that are perfect for each and every occasion. Read more: Snapchat has a new update, and people aren’t happy about it As Elite Daily explains, the available caption styles include Brush, Italic, Glow, […]

Snapchat has a new update, and people aren't happy about it

Snapchat has rolled out a major update, and people are not happy about it. Read more: Snapchat launched merch, and it’s actually kind of amazing The app has made some significant changes to how you view content from friends and media companies. As The Independent explains, when you swipe right, you can access your “Friends” screen, where you can watch […]

Snapchat launched merch, and it's actually kind of amazing

Snapchat fans have plenty more to look forward to in its latest update. That's right: There's now a Snap Store, and you can pick up some merch inspired by the app. (Dancing hot dog and all!) Read more: 18 artists to follow on Snapchat Snapchat's new store launched today, and it allows people to purchase […]

Snapchat's new feature lets you relive your 2017 Memories—here's how to use it

[Photo by: Snapchat] Interested in taking a look back at your 2017 on Snapchat? The popular image messaging and multimedia app constantly rolls out some exciting new features, the latest and greatest being the ability to relive your very own 2017 Memories Story. Get ready to get retrospective on Snapchat! Read more: 18 artists to […]

Snapchat releases new filters based on image recognition

[Photo credit: Snapchat] Snapchat has quietly rolled out new filters for the app that appear based on what you're snapping! Read more: 18 artists to follow on snapchat Last week, Snapchat began gradually rolling out it's newest filters that recognize what is being snapped and provide a relevant border or sticker. The update comes ahead […]

This ‘Stranger Things’ Snapchat filter takes you to Joyce Byers' living room

Happy Stranger Things day! (It might not be an official holiday, but we’re making it one.) To celebrate the release of Stranger Things Season 2, Netflix has teamed up with Snapchat to create a 3D world lens that’ll transport you to Joyce Byers’ living room. Read more: Here’s how to unlock Spotify’s eerie ‘Stranger Things’ Easter […]
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