
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Snapchat makes casting your vote cooler with creative tools
Snapchat has rolled out election-themed filters, stickers and bitmoji for Indian users.

Snap finally releases a new and faster version of Snapchat for Android users
The Android app for Snapchat will apparently get updates and features at the same pace as the iOS app.

Snap Inc says Snapchat users to remain at current levels this quarter
Snap’s biggest issue continues to be that it lacks appeal beyond its core user base.

Snap Inc is planning to bring the second generation of Spectacles with improved file transferring capabilities: Report
The Snap spectacles description labels the Snapchat glasses as "Model 002" reaffirming that the new spectacles will be the second version of the Snap glasses.

Snapchat to launch a new feature that will allow users to share stories outside the app
Snapchat has been trying to attract new users and rolling out features, aiming to increase the time users spend on the app after a poor Q3 showing.

Snapchat and Google partner to organise a geofilter contest to encourage teens to code
The finalists will get a chance toattend the TEDWomen conference talk in New Orleans. The finalists lens will be judged at the conference to go live in Snapchat app.

Snapchat's Snap Map feature is useful when it comes to verification: Research
According to researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich, apps like Snapchat are particularly useful in verification.

Snap acquires Placed, a Seattle-based consumer location analytics startup
Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc has acquired Placed, a Seattle-based start-up that operates a consumer location analytics platform.

Instagram introduces disappearing Live videos and messages; another attempt at Snapchat-like feature
Instagram now gets two new updates live video on Instagram Stories and disappearing photos and videos for groups in Instagram Direct.

Facebook attempts at owning Snapchat-like Snow, but fails yet again
Facebook is obsessed with Snapchat! And, this obsession has no end. We've almost forgot the count of Facebook either trying to emulate or acquire a Snapchat-like app.

Facebook on a copying spree; this time it's a Snapchat-like camera with filters
The dust on the Snapchat-inspired Stories had barely settled down, and Facebook is out with yet another feature and this time emulating a Snapchat-like camera-first main screen.

Snapchat now hits 10 billion daily video views, up from 8 billion in February
One of the fastest growing social platforms, Snapchat, now has users watch 10 billion videos per day, up from 8 billion in February this year.

Snapchat introduces 3D stickers; allows users to pin emojis to moving objects in videos
Snapchat has rolled out another cool update offering a new feature called 3D stickers, which will allow users to stick an emoji onto moving objects in one's videos.

Global leaders set up accounts on Snapchat to reach out to future leaders: Report
In recent times, Snapchat might be the fastest growing social media platform which is also said to have almost two thirds of its users aged between 13 and 24 years old. After the younger audience, government leaders are starting to set up accounts on the platform to reach out to future leaders.

Snapchat may soon include audio and video calling feature, stickers
Snapchat might soon receive a major upgrade. According to reports, many new features have been spotted for Snapchat’s mobile app, including audio and video calling, as well as stickers within Snapchat’s chat interface as well.

Snapchat to shut down Lens Store on 8 January, only two months after its launch!
Barely two months after launch, Snapchat will kill of its Lens Store, despite the fact that it that thousands of lenses ($.99 each) were being purchased everyday. The company will reportedly focus on its ad business which will basically include sponsored lenses. The Lens Store will shut down on January 8.

Snapchat for iOS and Android updated: Two-step authentication, battery filters and more!
Popular instant messaging service Snapchat which became popular for snapping and sharing photos and videos has revealed an updated version for the app.

Snapchat's 'Best Friends' replaced with six new Friend emojis
Snapchat for iOS and Android apps has been updated which brings in a replacement for the controversial 'Best Friends' list feature. This feature has now been replaced with the new 'Friends Emojis' which are said to be more private and will only be visible to the user.

Snapchat wants you to keep your clothes on; launches 'Snapchat Safety Center'
Photo sharing app Snapchat is making all efforts to get rid of the nickname, 'sexting app'. In a effort to curb this down, Snapchat has released a 'Snapchat Safety Center' for parents and teachers who are concerned that teens could indulge in posting inappropriate images.

Snapchat seeks new funding at up to $19 billion valuation: Report
Snapchat is looking to raise as much as $500 million in a new funding round that would value the mobile messaging company at up to $19 billion