Snapchat

Snapchat is a multimedia messaging app that allows users to share photos and videos, known as "snaps," with their friends and followers. Launched in 2011, Snapchat gained popularity for its unique feature of disappearing content, adding an element of privacy and spontaneity to digital communication. Snapchat's influence on digital communication and social media trends lies in the pioneered concept of disappearing content, inspiring other platforms like Instagram and Facebook to integrate similar features.

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Snap just released its first diversity report. Like the rest of tech, it's not very diverse.

Snap presents the report "humbly."

07/29/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snap just released its first diversity report. Like the rest of tech, it's not very diverse.

Snap just released its first diversity report. Like the rest of tech, it's not very diverse.

Snapchat hungry for political ads as Twitter, Facebook shy away

Politicians, step right up!

07/22/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat hungry for political ads as Twitter, Facebook shy away

Snapchat hungry for political ads as Twitter, Facebook shy away

Snap reportedly hires law firm to investigate claims of racially insensitive behavior

Mashable originally reported the claims in June.

07/21/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snap reportedly hires law firm to investigate claims of racially insensitive behavior

Snap reportedly hires law firm to investigate claims of racially insensitive behavior

The easiest way to start meditating is now in... Snapchat?

Headspace Minis are now live in Snapchat.

07/20/2020

By Rachel Kraus

The easiest way to start meditating is now in... Snapchat?

The easiest way to start meditating is now in... Snapchat?

Snapchat removes Juneteenth filter that prompted users to smile to break chains

Black Twitter users called out the insensitive filter.

06/19/2020

By Morgan Sung

Snapchat removes Juneteenth filter that prompted users to smile to break chains

Snapchat removes Juneteenth filter that prompted users to smile to break chains

Snapchat finally gets a better navigation bar

The Activity Bar puts maps and content front and center.

06/11/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat finally gets a better navigation bar

Snapchat finally gets a better navigation bar

Now you can identify plants and pooches right in Snapchat

Scanning IRL objects with Snapchat unlocks helpful lenses.

06/11/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Now you can identify plants and pooches right in Snapchat

Now you can identify plants and pooches right in Snapchat

Now you can use voice commands to search for lenses in Snapchat

Make me vomit rainbows, snapchat.

06/11/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Now you can use voice commands to search for lenses in Snapchat

Now you can use voice commands to search for lenses in Snapchat

Snapchat ex-employees say past editorial practices were racially biased

Some former employees say their managers shut down efforts to feature more black faces and stories.

06/09/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat ex-employees say past editorial practices were racially biased

Snapchat ex-employees say past editorial practices were racially biased

Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account in Discover

It doesn't want to amplify messages of hate.

06/03/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account in Discover

Snapchat stops promoting Donald Trump's account in Discover

With the world stuck at home, Snapchat user numbers and time in Discover soars

We're all staring at our phones more.

04/21/2020

By Rachel Kraus

With the world stuck at home, Snapchat user numbers and time in Discover soars

With the world stuck at home, Snapchat user numbers and time in Discover soars

Zoom is too hackable. Here's how to use Snapchat for video calls instead.

All the filters!

04/21/2020

By Brenda Stolyar

Zoom is too hackable. Here's how to use Snapchat for video calls instead.

Zoom is too hackable. Here's how to use Snapchat for video calls instead.

How to fundraise for coronavirus relief on social media

Everything helps.

04/14/2020

By Haidee Chu

How to fundraise for coronavirus relief on social media

How to fundraise for coronavirus relief on social media

It's not just you: Snapchat is down

Snapchat is ghosting us.

04/08/2020

By Matt Binder

It's not just you: Snapchat is down

It's not just you: Snapchat is down

Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game

Public health, but make it cute.

03/25/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game

Snapchat wants to help you bust coronavirus myths with a new game

Snapchat launches new coronavirus Discover space at the top of people's feeds

'Coronavirus: The Latest' is coming to your phone.

03/25/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat launches new coronavirus Discover space at the top of people's feeds

Snapchat launches new coronavirus Discover space at the top of people's feeds

Snapchat rolls out mental health feature early due to the coronavirus

It still has a few gaps, though.

03/20/2020

By Amanda Yeo

Snapchat rolls out mental health feature early due to the coronavirus

Snapchat rolls out mental health feature early due to the coronavirus

Bitmoji releases helpful (and cute!) coronavirus PSA stickers

Is your Bitmoji doing its part?

03/11/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Bitmoji releases helpful (and cute!) coronavirus PSA stickers

Bitmoji releases helpful (and cute!) coronavirus PSA stickers

UK watchdog to hold social media companies to account over harmful content

Take it down immediately, or face legislation.

02/12/2020

By Shannon Connellan

UK watchdog to hold social media companies to account over harmful content

UK watchdog to hold social media companies to account over harmful content

Bitmoji employee says company is working to add a wheelchair

A Bitmoji for everybody.

02/04/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Bitmoji employee says company is working to add a wheelchair

Bitmoji employee says company is working to add a wheelchair

Snapchat gives Bitmoji TV a fittingly weird (and ironic) premiere

At least it was on theme.

01/31/2020

By Rachel Kraus

Snapchat gives Bitmoji TV a fittingly weird (and ironic) premiere

Snapchat gives Bitmoji TV a fittingly weird (and ironic) premiere

Snapchat's Bitmoji TV cartoon show is here and it's really, really weird

The cartoon series is live now in Snapchat Discover.

01/30/2020

By Karissa Bell

Snapchat's Bitmoji TV cartoon show is here and it's really, really weird

Snapchat's Bitmoji TV cartoon show is here and it's really, really weird

Snapchat Cameo is like a less scary deepfake for your Snaps

Snapchat confirmed that the feature is currently in testing, but it's coming "soon."

12/08/2019

By Adam Rosenberg

Snapchat Cameo is like a less scary deepfake for your Snaps

Snapchat Cameo is like a less scary deepfake for your Snaps

Snapchat unveils Gucci-branded Spectacles 3

...but you can't buy them.

12/05/2019

By Jordan Aaron

Snapchat unveils Gucci-branded Spectacles 3

Snapchat unveils Gucci-branded Spectacles 3

Snap unveils Gucci-branded Spectacles, but you can't buy them

The new Specs are influencers-only ... at least for now.

12/05/2019

By Karissa Bell