Snapchat releases a massive selection of geofilters in Sydney

Down with the seagull font.
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Jerico Mandybur
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Ah, the tyranny of distance. Australia knows it all too well. We may be technically living in the future, time-zone wise, but we're often told we're years behind in other regards -- the least of which being Snapchat geofilters.

But this Friday, that all changed. After months of being offered only the bland ol’ seagull font geofilter in Sydney (nobody likes the seagull font!), the company have surprised the local population by releasing 50 new suburb-specific geofilters.

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Covering the greater Sydney area, the new filters cover locations in all directions – as diverse as Surry Hills, Penrith, Chatswood and Auburn. And all we can say is “Finally!”


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Geofilters are as much a part of Snapchat self-expression as the licky dog, Coachella crown or taking selfies in front of windows. Well, now it’s Australia’s time to shine bright like a well-lit diamond. Get amongst it, snappers.

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Jerico Mandybur

Jerico Mandybur is the editor of Mashable Australia. Previously, she worked as a digital editor at SBS, Oyster Mag, MTV and ASOS. Tweet her at @jerico_m.

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