What is Snapchat and How Does It Work? An Overview of Features and Popularity
What is Snapchat?
Snapchat is a popular multimedia messaging app launched in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown. The app is known for its unique feature where messages, photos and videos - also known as “snaps” - disappear after a short time. This sets Snapchat apart from other social media platforms and makes it appealing to users looking for a more fleeting and spontaneous way to communicate.
Snapchat features
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Snaps and Chats:
- Snaps: Users can take photos and videos, edit them with filters, lenses, and text, and then send them to friends. The recipient can only view the snap once before it disappears.
- Chats: In addition to snaps, Snapchat also offers a chat function, where messages disappear after reading. Users can choose to save messages by tapping them.
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Stories:
- Users can share a series of snaps that remain available for their friends to view for 24 hours. This is similar to the stories feature on Instagram and Facebook.
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Snap Map:
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