Snapchat has forayed into the hardware market with a new product. The company which was rumored to be working on smart glasses has taken wraps off Spectacles, a pair of sunglasses that come with built-in camera for video recording.
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Snapchat joins the Bluetooth SIG, could be working on AR hardware
Snapchat, the ephemeral messaging app has joined the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) according to a latest report from the Financial Times. This has spurred rumors about that Snapchat might soon become a hardware company. Continue reading “Snapchat joins the Bluetooth SIG, could be working on AR hardware”
Instagram takes on Snapchat with Instagram Stories
Instagram is taking its photo game up a notch with a new feature which well makes it similar to Snapchat. Dubbed as Instagram Stories, the latest feature allows users to share photos and videos that lasts for 24 hours before disappearing. Continue reading “Instagram takes on Snapchat with Instagram Stories”
Snapchat rolls out Memories to let you save photos and videos
Snapchat has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to save and share photo and videos. Dubbed as Memories, the feature is basically an album inside the app where users can save photos and videos which they can later upload to their “Story”.
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Facebook, WhatsApp, Google and others to beef up encryption service
Following the Apple and FBI battle over privacy, a number of tech companies are looking forward to bolster their encryption service. According to a report from The Guardian, companies like Facebook, WhatsApp, Google, Snapchat and others are working to improve the privacy of user data.
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Facebook acquires MSQRD video filter app in a bid to level up with Snapchat
Snapchat recently acquired an app that specialized in selfie animations called Looksery. Now, Facebook has acquired a similar app that goes by the name of MSQRD to bring similar features to its messaging service as well.
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Instagram rolls out a new video feature called “Best Videos”
Instagram is introducing a new video feature called “Best Videos” which is basically a curated video channel like Snapchat Stories and Twitter Moments.
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Snapchat adds rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion video filters
Snapchat is bringing a bunch of important video filters to its Android and iOS apps in latest update. The app now gets “Speed Modifiers,” a new feature that lets you apply slow-motion, fast-forward or rewind actions to your videos.
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Snapchat’s latest update focuses more on Discover
Snapchat is further improving its Discover feature by bringing it directly to your main feed. The Discover section which features promoted content from media partners is now displayed at the top of each user’s “Stories” list.
Prior to this update, users had to swipe to access the Discover section. After checking out the content from partners like CNN, People, ESPN, Comedy Central and others users will now see the Stories list that are live around the world followed by recent updates from friends that you follow. The update is aimed at bringing more views for the Discover section that was launched in January earlier this year. iOS app for Snapchat has already received this update and is expected to hit Android soon.
In May, Snapchat updated its mobile apps on Android and iOS with the ability to share content easily with Discover. The Discover section brings news and editorial platform that delivers daily stories and videos from more than 10 media partners.
Snapchat update for Android and iOS ditches tap-and-hold for easy tap-and-view
Snapchat on Wednesday rolled out an update for Android and iOS devices that replaces its signature tap-and-hold preview feature with the simple tap-and-view. So now you no longer required to hold a finger to view snaps or stories. Continue reading “Snapchat update for Android and iOS ditches tap-and-hold for easy tap-and-view”
Snapchat brings first Discover update that focuses on content sharing
Snapchat unveiled its Discover feature in January this year and now the popular ephemeral messaging service is bringing first update to the Discover feature that makes its easy for users to share content.
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Snapchat brings “Friend Emoij” and adds low light camera
Snapchat has updated its mobile apps by replacing Best Friends’ feature with Friend Emojis that only you can see. The new feature is now available on Android and iPhone.
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Alibaba to invest $200 million in Snapchat
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant is investing $200 million in Snapchat, according to a report from Bloomberg. The latest funding will bring Snapchat valuation to $15 billion.
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Snapchat unveils Discover feature
Snapchat has rolled out a new feature that offers multimedia content from renowned publishers. The new section dubbed as Discover will curate articles, videos, photos from publications and networks like National Geographic, People magazine, Comedy Central, The Food Network, and ESPN.
UK PM wants to ban WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage and others
Following on from the devastating terror attacks in Paris over the past week, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced he could move to block encrypted messaging applications if he wins the next elections. In essence, this means that apps such as WhatsApp, iMessage or Snapchat that offer “methods of communication that cannot be read by security services even if they have a warrant” could be targetted. Continue reading “UK PM wants to ban WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage and others”