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SnapchatAug 10, 2022Aug 10, 2022

Snapchat finally launches parental controls through new ‘Family Center’ feature

Snapchat is finally rolling out the parental controls it started testing back in May. The new “Family Center” feature gives parents moderate access to their teen’s accounts, allowing them to see who they are following and who they have been…

SnapchatJul 23, 2022Jul 25, 2022

Instagram introduces new features to create videos and reels

Rida Imran

TikTok is reigning as the most popular video-sharing app. To compete with the Chinese social media app, Instagram has introduced new ways to collaborate and create videos and reels on the platform. Last year, the company’s Head Adam Mosseri announced…

SnapchatJul 19, 2022Jul 19, 2022

New “Snapchat for web” is available for users to call or message via their computers

Rida Imran

Snap Inc. has launched the new ‘Snapchat for web’ for users in select regions to stay connected to their family, friend, and Snap community via their computers and the app’s camera. Previously, users could only chat via their smartphones. New…

SnapchatJun 30, 2022Aug 16, 2022

Snapchat Plus lets you see who has rewatched your story, change app icons and more

Asma Hussain

Snapchat is the latest social media platform to introduce a paid subscription service for users, Snapchat Plus. The service is the company’s first attempt to generate revenue outside of advertising. At $3.99 a month, the service only offers a handful…

iOS SnapchatApr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022

Snapchat introduces new “Sign With Snap”, an AR lens to learn ASL Alphabet on iOS

Rida Imran

In partnership with SignAll, Snap Inc. has introduced a new “Sign With Snap”lens on Snapchat for iOS. The new lens is designed for users to learn American Sign Language (ASL) alphabets and develop new non-verbal communication skills. When Apple launched…

SnapchatFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Snapchat introduces new “Ticketmaster Mini” to discover upcoming live events

Rida Imran

In partnership with Ticketmaster, Snapchat is introducing a new way for users to discover live events happening in their vicinity. The American company, Ticketmaster Entertainment is one of the world’s largest ticket marketplace in offering ticket products and services for…

Snapchat Android iOS iPhone iPod TouchJan 13, 2022

Snapchat introduced new threads, survey and other messaging features on iOS

Rida Imran

Snapchat Inc. has kicked off 2022 with a set of new features to reply in group chats, conduct opinion polls, and more on iOS. The company has been working to compete with the popular video recording app, TikTok. Previously for…

Facebook iOS SnapchatDec 13, 2021Dec 14, 2021

Here’s the workaround Snapchat, Facebook are using to bypass Apple’s App Tracking Transparency guidelines

Asma Hussain

Earlier this week, a report revealed that many companies including Facebook and Snapchat are using a loose interpretation of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) guidelines to track users across other apps and services even when they have asked not to…

Facebook SnapchatNov 9, 2021Nov 10, 2021

Denouncing Facebook’s metaverse, Niantic pursues AR glasses to compete with Apple, Snapchat, and Microsoft

Rida Imran

Niantic, creator of the popular outdoor game, Pokémon GO wants to take the users’ augmented reality (AR) experience to the next level by launching AR glasses. In an interview with Wired, Niantic CEO John Hanke discussed his vision of the…

Android iOS SnapchatOct 7, 2021Oct 7, 2021

Snapchat announces new ‘Spotlight Challenges’ for creators to win up to $25K cash prizes

Rida Imran

Snapchat Inc. has announced a new reward program “Spotlight Challenges” as an opportunity for creators to win cash prizes by producing top-performing Spotlight Snaps. The new challenges will be based on specific #topics, lenses, or sounds, and the Snapchatters who…