Snapchat is down right now. Here’s what we know
Snapchat is down. Here's what we know so far about the outage......»»
Reddit is quietly rolling out a TikTok-like video feed button on iOS
From Instagram’s Reels to Snapchat’s Spotlight, most social media platforms are looking toward the TikTok boom for inspiration. Now, even Reddit, a discussion-based forum, is making short-form video more pronounced on its iOS app. According to Re.....»»
Anonymous Snapchat-connected app Sendit surges with 3.5M installs after Snap suspends YOLO and LMK
In May of this year, Snap suspended two Snapchat-integrated apps that allowed users to send anonymous messages, Yolo and LMK, following a lawsuit filed on behalf of a mother whose son died by suicide after being bullied through messages on the apps f.....»»
Snapchat adds My Places feature to Snap Map, recommending spots to visit
As more people are venturing out into the world this summer (safely, we hope!), Snapchat wants to make it easier for people to find restaurants, stores, parks, and other interesting spots in their neighborhood. Today, Snapchat is starting to roll out.....»»
Snap had its best quarter in four years
If you’ve started using Snapchat more regularly this year, you’re not alone. At yesterday’s Q2 earnings call, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel announced that the platform grew both revenue and daily active users at the highest rates it has ach.....»»
Snapchat Is Growing Faster Than It Has In Years
Snapchat is growing faster than it has since 2017, the year it went public. The Verge reports: On Thursday, the camera-based messaging app said it added 13 million daily users during the second quarter, a 23 percent increase from the year-ago period......»»
Twitter hack: Another arrest, this man also accused of TikTok and Snapchat takeovers
Apple’s official account was one of more than 100 taken over in the Twitter hack just over a year ago. One of those involved was quickly arrested and subsequently imprisoned, and another of those accused has now been arrested … more.....»»
Twitter is shutting down Fleets on August 3, citing low usage
Stories that disappear after a period of time are where the action is on social platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook. But when it comes to Twitter, it looks the product itself is going to be going away in a matter of days. Twitte.....»»
Twitter"s disappearing Snapchat clone... disappears
Most major social media platforms have tried a version of Snapchat's Stories, but Twitter is the first to admit its experiment with disappearing content failed......»»
Will America"s Top Court Protect Free Speech Online for Teenagers?
Writing on CNN, an American historian looks at the Supreme Court's recent 8-1 ruling in favor of the free-speech rights of Brandi Levy, who as a 14-year-old cheerleader had posted a photo to Snapchat cursing out her school and its cheerleading progra.....»»
Supreme Court Sides With High School Cheerleader Who Cursed Online
schwit1 shares a report from CNN: The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader who argued that she could not be punished by her public school for posting a profanity-laced caption on Snapchat when she was off school grounds. T.....»»
Supreme Court backs cheerleader over school that punished her for Snapchat post
HS violated First Amendment when it kicked cheerleader off junior varsity team. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | stockcam) The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of a cheerleader and against the Pennsylvania high school that suspended her from.....»»
Snapchat is finally ditching one of its most controversial filters
Snap is removing a controversial speed filter from its Snapchat app that for many years has been in the sights of road safety campaigners......»»
YouTube may start showing ads on non-monetized videos; Snapchat launches Public Profiles for Businesses; Monday’s daily brief
Plus, Google expands ways to reach new and returning app users and update in-app event tracking Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article......»»
Snap CEO is happy to pay the 30% Apple tax, says Snapchat wouldn"t exist without the iPhone
"We really feel like Snapchat wouldn't exist without the iPhone and without the amazing platform that Apple has created," Spiegel said on CNBC's TechCheck. "In that sense, I'm not sure we have a choice about paying the 30% fee, and of course, we're h.....»»
Snap acquires AR startup WaveOptics, which provides tech for Spectacles, for over $500M
Snap yesterday announced the latest iteration of its Spectacles augmented reality glasses, and today the company revealed a bit more news: it is also acquiring the startup that supplied the technology that helps power them. The Snapchat parent is sna.....»»
Snapchat Spectacles AR: Augmented reality on your face
Snap Inc's new specs promise AR overlays through glasses - but are on limited release for now......»»
Snap emphasizes commerce in updates to its camera and AR platforms
At Snap’s Partner Summit, the company announced a number of updates to the company’s developer tools and AR-focused Lens Studio including several focused on bringing shopping deeper into the Snapchat experience. One of the cooler updates.....»»
Snap announces a new generation of Spectacles, streamlined glasses to experience the world in AR
Amid a pre-recorded Partner Summit where Snap took users through a whole set of new tools for Snapchat users, creators and companies, Snap also threw in a “one more thing” at the end that shows the company, after a rocky start several yea.....»»
Snap suspends Yolo, LMK anonymous messaging apps after lawsuit over teen’s death
Lawsuit alleges messaging apps were “dangerous and defective.” Enlarge (credit: stockcam / Getty) Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, yesterday suspended two apps that allowed users to send anonymous messages to other users on the platform......»»
Snap cuts off Yolo, LMK anonymous messaging apps after lawsuit over teen’s death
Lawsuit alleges messaging apps were “dangerous and defective.” Enlarge (credit: stockcam / Getty) Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, yesterday suspended two apps that allowed users to send anonymous messages to other users on the platform......»»