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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...
SNAPCHAT NEWS
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A similar feature has been available on Snapchat since 2017.
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Snapchat recently launched a set of security features aimed at safeguarding teen users. Tisca Chopra, Nitanshi Goel and Maria Goretti enumerate the need for being responsible online.
Snapchat introduces new safety features to enhance user experience
June 25, 2024 3:42 pm
Snapchat is rolling out new features aimed to enhance the online safety of teens using the platform. Here's a quick look at some of them.
Snap launches AI tools for advanced augmented reality
June 19, 2024 8:32 am
Snapchat owner Snap launched its latest generative AI technology, enhancing augmented reality (AR) effects for user videos.
US Surgeon General calls for social media warning labels to protect adolescents
June 18, 2024 9:32 am
Some U.S. states have been working to pass legislation to safeguard children from the harmful effects of social media, such as anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses.
Snapchat gets AI makeover, gains chat-editing capability
May 02, 2024 12:55 pm
Snapchat gets an AI makeover and other features, but to experience most of these, a Snapchat+ subscription is required.
20-year-old man held for raping school girl he met on Snapchat
April 22, 2024 8:25 pm
On Sunday, the accused was arrested while the minor was detained and would be send to a correction home for children, police said.
Facebook may have used your phone to snoop on Snapchat, Amazon and YouTube
March 27, 2024 11:49 am
Newly unsealed court documents show how Facebook was snooping on users' Snapchat, YouTube and Amazon activities as part of 'Project Ghostbusters'.
Snapchat introduces new 'AR Pichkari' lens ahead of Holi 2024: Here's how to use it
March 21, 2024 2:13 pm
Want to spray your friends and family virtually this Holi? Here's how to use the new "AR Pichkari" Lens on Snapchat.
Daughter's emotional use of Snapchat filters on deceased father's photo sparks online debate
March 01, 2024 9:48 am
Many netizens have expressed shock and disbelief at the girl's actions as she used Snapchat filters.
