Posts with tag Snapchat

WhatsApp adds GIF support, tests Status

By Merrie Green   WhatsApp has released an update for iOS, enabling users to send and receive GIF files. Furthermore, there is a whole set of new options to go with GIF support. Firstly, the app now features a GIF editor, so before sending it users can choose from adding a drawing, stickers, emojis or…

Wire introduces Timed Messages

By Helen Walker   European messenger Wire, which offers end-to-end encryption to all its messages, calls and video, has introduced a new feature: Timed Messages. Much like in Allo or Snapchat, users can set a timer and after it runs out the messages will disappear automatically.  “Not everything we share is created equal. There are…

Line introduces self-destructing Timeline posts and fun video call effects

Japan’s largest messenger Line has released an update that features self-destructing Timeline posts, the ability to search posts using hashtags and add effects to video calls.   When you are making a Timeline post, you can now choose whether to keep it or make it disappear in 24 hours. In order to make a self-destructing…

Snapchat changes its name to Snap Inc. and launches Spectacles

By John Thomas Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel announced several major news for the company. “Today we are changing the name of our company to Snap Inc. When we were just getting started it made sense to name our company Snapchat Inc., because Snapchat was our only product! Now that we are developing other products, like…

Snapchat now lets you create customized geofilters and change your font style

By Helen Walker Popular messaging app Snapchat has released customizable themes for geofilters. Now, users can access a set of tools on the geofilter on-demand page and create their own filters for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings or anniversaries. This feature, however, is available only on the desktop and not in the app and…

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Instagram introduces another Snapchat-like feature in Stories

By Alex Wilson Instagram seems to be set on squeezing its competitor Snapchat out. After being introduced earlier this month, Instagram Stories, which strongly resembled a similar feature of Snapchat, just received another major update that is identical to the rival app: a one-finger zoom for better and easier camera control.   With the most…

Facebook began testing filters on its flagship app

By Scott Davis Shortly after Stories feature appeared on Instagram, which, as the company reps admitted is very similar to that of Snapchat, Facebook has begun testing a new feature, which includes filters and stickers that users can add to their photos and videos, on its social network. The feature has been linked to the…

Popular apps get into the spirit of Olympics

By John Thomas Most popular social networking apps, including Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and others have added Olympics-themed features for the Olympic Games 2016 taking place in Rio de Janeiro. Facebook is adding two Olympic features for the profile pictures of the users. You can add you country’s flag and ‘Rio 2016’ to you Profile…

Snapchat adds Geostickers

By Merrie Green Snapchat has issued an update to its stickers. This time the app added location-specific stickers. “Today we’re excited to introduce Geostickers! Geostickers are special stickers available in some of the biggest cities around the world — send them in Chat or stick them on Snaps,” the company wrote on a blog. Since…

Snapchat introduces Memories

Snapchat is introducing a new function that will allow its users to save Snaps and Stories indefinitely. The new function is called Memories and can be accessed just below the Camera screen – all you need to do is swipe up. Memories comes with the Search. “It’s super easy to find the Snap or Story…