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Snapchat: A Multimedia Messaging App Snapchat, developed by Snap Inc, is a multimedia instant messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Initially focused on person-to-person communication, the platform has expanded to include features like 24-hour "Stories" and "Discover," a platform...
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- Original author(s) Reggie Brown, Bobby Murphy, Evan Spiegel
- Developer(s) Snap Inc.
- Initial release September 2011
- Operating system Android 5.0 or later, iOS 12.4 or later
- Available in 37 languages
- License Proprietary software
- Type Photo sharing, instant messaging, video chat, multimedia
- Websitewww.snapchat.com
Snapchat history
Last Updated : 24/03/25, 11:11 PMSnapchat: From Picaboo to Global Phenomenon Snapchat, initially launched as Picaboo in 2011, emerged from the collaborative efforts of Reggie Brown, Evan Spiegel, and Bobby Murphy. Brown, credited with the initial concept, was later ousted from the company, leading to a significant legal battle. Thi...
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While TikTok has no true equivalent, here are some apps and services that can act as viable alternatives to the Chinese video-sharing platform.
Snapchat's new location sharing features make it easy to keep track of what your children are up to
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Snapchat will be rolling out a new bunch of new features like allow parents to know real-time location of their children on Snap Map.
Baba Siddique murder: How gangsters are using Snapchat to evade detection
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Snapchat is an instant messaging app known for sharing messages and photographs called "Snaps," which are available for a limited time before becoming inaccessible to recipients.
Mumbai man stabs himself over girlfriend’s refusal to share Snapchat password, cooks up attack story
October 16, 2024 4:10 pm
The man and his father claimed that he was stabbed by three unknown people for overtaking their vehicle at Bhandup in Mumbai.
Snapchat rolling out new Footsteps feature for iPhone, Android support coming soon
October 01, 2024 2:49 pm
The new feature will show users the countries they travelled as well as a log of how much area they covered.
Snapchat unveils new AI features, lip sync filter, and profile designs at 2024 Partner Summit
September 18, 2024 8:11 am
Snapchat also announced a new programme called Snap Star Collab Studio for content creators on the platform.
Meta, Snap, and TikTok team up to curb spread of self-harm content on social media
September 14, 2024 11:02 am
The new initiative called Thrive will let online platforms collaborate to flag and take down disturbing content.
Snap sued by New Mexico over failure to protect children from sexual exploitation
September 07, 2024 4:51 pm
Snapchat, which is wildly popular with teens and young users, is known for messages that disappear in 24 hours.
Meta to close augmented reality studio used by third-party
August 27, 2024 11:41 pm
The news has caused disappointment among third-party creators, many of whom took to the Meta Spark community group on Facebook to voice their concerns and seek alternatives.
Top 10 most popular social media platforms in 2024: Telegram ranks 8th amid ban concerns
August 28, 2024 11:45 am
Most popular social media platforms 2024: Telegram, that's particularly prevalent in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet republics, has been recognised as one of the top social media platforms, ranked after Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Messenger, and Wechat, on the basis of total users worldwide.
