Snapchat is finally rolling out its streamlined interface revamp to iOS users
Snapchat is finally rolling out its big interface revamp to iOS users. The update brings features like a new and improved search bar.
Snapchat updates its Discover guidelines to tamp down on fake news and photos
On Monday, Snapchat made a few edits to its guidelines for publishers with regard to Discover, the social media platform's news service.
Snapchat will soon use ‘creepy’ ad targeting on you, but here’s how to opt out
Despite previously denouncing ads as “creepy,” Snapchat is now embracing ad-targeting in the vein of Google, Facebook, and Twitter.
Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau just became the first politician to host a Snapchat Live Story
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau is the first politician to take part in a Snapchat Live Story (a curated set of snaps from a specific event).
Snapchat is making it easier to find content with new universal search tool
Snapchat is ditching its baffling search mechanism for a new universal search bar, which could make the app's discovery process much easier.
Bumble’s latest feature lets you post disappearing videos for potential mates
Ephemeral video stories a la Snapchat are coming to the female-friendly dating app, Bumble. The 10-second videos disappear after a day.
Lawsuit alleges Snapchat released false growth numbers to court investors
A lawsuit filed against Snap by a former employee claims the company reported false growth numbers to investors in an effort to inflate its valuation.
Snap just snapped up another company, this one in Israel
This holiday season, Snap reportedly bought Israeli startup Cimagine Media for somewhere between $30 million and $40 million.
Disney-ABC to kick off slate of Snapchat originals with ‘The Bachelor’ spinoff
Snap is partnering with Disney-ABC Television Group on a slate of original shows for visual messaging app Snapchat, starting with a spinoff of The Bachelor.
Add location, time, and weather info to Instagram Stories thanks to new stickers
Instagram today released an update to its Stories feature that lets users add decorative and informative stickers to photos and videos.
How to add friends on Snapchat
If you've made a new tech-savvy friend, chances are you'll want to add them on Snapchat. Here's how to do so using their username, number, or Snapcode.
Glasses USA’s Snapchat Spectacles prescription lenses are priced low
Prescription lenses for Snapchat Spectacles are now available from another lens manufacturer, this time in the form of Glasses USA.
The new version of Instagram lets you bookmark your favorite posts
A new version of the Instagram app lets you bookmark your favorite moments.
Snapchat lets up to 16 members meet on its new group messaging service
Now, you and your closest 16 Snapchat friends can have a candid conversation. The ephemeral messaging app has rolled out Group chat.
Facebook launching custom ‘frames’ that look a lot like Snapchat geofilters
Facebook is again imitating Snapchat with the launch of custom “frames,” which borrow the concept of geofilters from its rival app.
Snapchat ramps up original programming thanks to expanded Turner deal
Snapchat parent company Snap is expanding its partnership with Turner Broadcasting Inc. to bring even more original programming to its app.
The NFL is changing its social media policy again
The NFL cracked down on its teams usage of in-game social media in October, and now the league has done an about-face.
Snap school: University uses Snapchat to inform students of acceptance
Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are getting confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message.
You can now buy prescription lenses for Snapchat Spectacles starting from $99
Owners of Snapchat Spectacles can now get prescription lenses for the wearable courtesy of NYC-based lens manufacturer Rochester Optical.
Snapchat plans first interactive 3D lens to promote ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’
Snapchat is partnering with film studio Screen Gems on an interactive 3D lens for its upcoming release "Underworld: Blood Wars," starring Kate Beckinsale.
Get a pair of Snapchat’s Spectacles from an actual NYC shop for a limited time
Snapchat wants to give everyone a chance to get their hands on its video-recording sunglasses, known as Spectacles, via its new pop-up store in New York.
Instagram goes live, adds disappearing photos and videos in Direct feature
Instagram is bringing a feature from its parent company -- live video.
Snapchat’s camera glasses are now being sold via a viral marketing campaign
Snapchat's early distribution plan for their camera glasses? An interactive, happy-looking vending machine called the Snapbot.
Bitmoji can now be added to Snapchat’s on-demand geofilters
Snapchat is giving fans of Bitmoji another creative way to integrate the animated characters in to its offerings through its custom geofilters.
Snapchat’s new partnership with Foursquare could open the geofilter floodgates
Snap is partnering with Foursquare, tapping into its location data to power Snapchat geofilters, opening the graphics up to more places, brands, and users.
Snapchat confidentially files for IPO that could value it at $25 billion
Snapchat's parent company Snap Inc. has reportedly filed for its initial public offering. The company could go public as soon as March 2017.
Ford taps Snapchat maestro DJ Khaled to spread message on new EcoSport
DJ Khaled speaks about the dangers of celebrities over-sharing on social media, Trump's election, and why he put his son's birth on Snapchat.
Facebook’s Flash photo-sharing app eyes emerging markets as a Snapchat clone
With Snapchat controlling a major stake in the photo-sharing market, Facebook hopes its latest effort, Flash, can gain a foothold.
Snapchat wants you to apply its crazy new lenses to the world around you
Snapchat wants you to start using your phone’s rear camera for more than just snapping selfies all the time, with the aid of its new World Lenses.
Google venture capital arm quietly took an interest in Snapchat
Alphabet has quietly disclosed a Snapchat investment through its rebranded CapitalG venture capital arm, previously known as Google Capital.