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Snapchat is set to introduce more ads in the form of Sponsored Snaps and Promoted Places, appearing in chat feeds and Snap Maps. Sponsored Snaps, will show full page vertical Snaps but they will be distinguishable from regular chats and will expire if ignored. This move to include more ads in the app is to help company's struggling position in the online advertising space.
In this article, we have discussed how you can use Snapchat Maps, where you can access it from the app, highlighted some of its key features as well as discussed how you can change the privacy settings for Snap Maps and what is Live Location sharing of Snapchat.
In this guide, we have discussed four methods to help you unlock your locked Snapchat account. The first method is submitting an Appeal given you get an option to do so in the app, else you can write out your issue to Snapchat support team. Other ways include logging into your account from the web app, creating a new account from a different device or to wait till it automatically gets unlocked.
If you are new to the app or just looking to grow your friend's list on Snapchat, then this guide is for you. We have outlined steps to find friends using the search function of the app, allowing contact access as well as location access to get more recommendations of the people that you may know. You can also use the Quick Add menu to get suggestions based on mutual friends and your current friend's list.
Snapchat steaks or Snapstreaks start when you send a Snap to your friend and receive one from them regularly. This is indicated by a fire emoji with a number next to it showing how many days you are streak has been going on. In this read, we have discussed the necessary factors to keep a streak going, some important tips and answered frequently asked questions related to Snapstreaks.
In this guide, we talk about how you can share your Snapchat QR code or Snapcode with your friends directly from your profile page and have also outlined the steps to save your Snapcode to your phone's gallery so you don't have to open the app to share your code with others.
In this guide, we have explained how to scan QR codes, or "Snapcodes," on Snapchat. You can scan QR codes using the Snap camera tab, which will open the linked content. Snapchat also allows scanning Snapcodes from your phone's gallery, found in the "Add friend" section which previously used to be available from Settings.
"WYLL" is an abbreviation used in online chats, which stands for "What You Look Like?". It's a request for a photo or Snap to reveal the other person's physical appearance. It can also refer to personality or nature. You can respond to it with your photo if you feel comfortable sharing your true identity with the person.
Kanika Gogia
13 years after its launch for iOS, Snapchat is finally adding native support for iPad. The latest version of the iOS Snapchat app brings iPadOS support, making it suitable for bigger iPad screens. However, there's a catch. At the moment, you can only use the app in the Portrait mode on your iPad, and there's no way to run it in landscape mode. Also, the iPad interface seems to have some glitches in the first version.
Lightning Snaps is a new feature on Snapchat which lets you set the Snap preview duration to less than one second on the app. This duration can be set via the edit screen after you have clicked a Snap by tapping on the stopwatch icon and swiping up. However, the option is limited to Snapchat+ users only.
In this guide, we have gone over the Story view notifications feature on Snapchat and how it works. The feature lets you know when a selected friend or views your shared story on the app by sending you a notifications. You can also choose to hide their names in notifications to keep things mysterious. However, do note that this feature is exclusively available for Snapchat Plus users.
In this guide, we have discussed how you can check who has taken a screenshot of your story on Snapchat using the screenshot indicator that appears when anyone clicks screenshot of your story. Just open the story from your profile page, swipe up on it, and the person who's name appears next to the indicator is the one who took the screenshot.
Lost a long ongoing Snapstreak with your no.1 best friend on the app? In this guide we have discussed how you can get it back by using the Restore option that appears on the chat when you recently lose a streak. Otherwise, you can also reach out to Snapchat's support staff and they can help you recover it back. Just make sure to be quick, because if it is a day's old lost streak then there is nothing that can be done.
In this guide, we have discussed how to start creating a Public profile on Snapchat which is visible to people who are not following you or not friends with you on the app. The option to create a Public Profile is available right from your Snapchat profile page and you can add stories to your Public account to show others a glimpse of what kind of content you create.
In this guide, I have outlined three different ways to help you mute or stop Snapchat story notifications from your friends. You can either go scorched earth and disable all notifications from Settings, or block story alerts from an individual friend. Another way to do it is by going to Android App Info page and disabling notifications from there.
If you feel that your Snapchat account is hacked or compromised, then here are some methods that can help you recover it. The first method is to contact Snapchat support, especially if you don't have any access to your account and cannot log back in. Then you can try resetting your password and signing out from other devices.
The upside-down smiley face emoji's (🙃) conveys various emotions such as sarcasm, irony, confusion, or dissatisfaction. It's often used in response to inconvenient situations or as a passive-aggressive reply. Its meaning also depends on the context of the conversation and can be used as a standalone expression without the need of writing anything else.
Tiny Snaps is a new and fun way to capture your reaction in a small emoji sized Snap and send it to your friends along with your message. The feature is in early access and exclusively available for Snapchat Plus subscribers. Unlike regular Snaps, Tiny Snaps do not disappear once you have seen them. They stay visible as long as the message.
If someone is making you uncomfortable on Snapchat and you don't wish to continue talking to them any further then you can block them from the Manage Friendship section on the app. You can access it from their profile, right from the chat screen, Snap Maps or by long pressing their Story. Blocking a user will prevent them from accessing your profile and hide all your details from them.
Snapchat’s New Generative AI Features Could Finally Make Lenses Interesting
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Snapchat has officially announced that it will "soon" be introducing GenAI features for its users. For starters, lens will be backed by GenAI and will allow users to turn text prompts into customized lenses on the platform. So, users will be able to change their look, background and a lot more using prompts. Additionally, Snapchat Lens Studio will also receive a new feature which will allow creators to create new AR lenses, use new face effects and take advantage of lens assets generation.
In this read, we have explained the meaning of 'JW' on Snapchat, which stands for 'just wondering'. It's an abbreviation used when a user is curious about a topic in a chat but doesn't have a specific reason to ask. We have added examples to help you learn how to use 'JW' in conversations and also how to reply to them.
My Eyes Only on Snapchat is a hidden folder located within the Memories option that you can access by swiping up from the camera lens. The feature adds an extra layer of security by hiding your Snaps behind a passcode but if you somehow forget this passcode then all your saved data in the My Eyes Only folder will be gone forever. There is no option to recover it.
In this article, we explain the meaning of "KMS" on Snapchat. It primarily stands for "kill myself," often used jokingly or sarcastically. However, in serious contexts, it can indicate suicidal thoughts. An alternate meaning is "killing me slowly," used to express boredom or frustration. If you encounter "KMS," approach with caution, as the user might be struggling emotionally.
Snapchat does not feature a dedicated option or method to hide your Snapscore. But since it is only visible to people who you have added as friends, you can remove or block them to prevent your score from showing up for them. If you don't want strangers to view your Snapscore then you can hide your account from appearing in the Quick Add section.
To allow camera access for Snapchat on Android, go to settings, Apps and select Allow while using the app from the Snapchat Permissions page. On iOS, enable camera access through settings. For the web version, ensure your webcam is working and allow camera access from Site settings. The Camera permission is essential for Snapchat to function normally.
How to Change Snapchat Notification Sound
Anshuman Jain
"ASL" on Snapchat means Age/Sex/Location and it is a way to ask for the other persons basic details on the app if you don't know them. The term could also mean "As hell" or American Sign Language. You can answer to this term based on the context of the conversation.
Snapchat has added a feature where now, Snapchat+ subscribers can pick from a variety of different pets in the app and have them standing next to your Bitmoji on Snap Maps. The app now even lets you create or add your own pet from one their photos on your phone. These features are slowly rolling out to all Snapchat+ subscribers.
Snapchat has added a new feature to let you edit sent chats on the app. It is called "Edit Chat" and is available exclusively to Snapchat+ subscribers. You can use it to edit text that you have sent upto 5 minutes after which the option disappears. It is rolling out for everyone so if you have not received it then you need to update the Snapchat app.
If you have mistakenly shared a story on Snapchat then you can delete it visiting your profile page, then tapping on the story itself, tap on the three dot menu and select the Delete option. It is a simple process and you can use it to get rid of multiple stories that you have posted for your profile.
You can check mutual friends on Snapchat from the Quick Add section on the app. It shows a tag labelled Mutual Friends and how many people you two share in common. However, it does not reveal who those friends are. That is why it is always best to consider the number of mutual connections before adding them.
In this article, we'll help you recover deleted Snapchat Memories on Android and iOS using the backup data from Snapchat servers or clearing the app cache. You can also try updating Snapchat to the latest version, which may display lost memories. We have also mentioned how to properly backup your Memories on the app.
Snapchat's My AI chatbot has been enhanced with the ability to set reminders and countdowns. This new feature, along with the introduction of emoji reactions and an upcoming message editing feature, will help to increase user engagement with My AI and add more productivity option to it.
Snapchat's Friend Solar System is a feature that shows your closest friends based on planets closest to the sun. The feature is disabled by default, but users can re-enable it if they wish to use it. The reason to disable it by default comes from the criticism that it may negatively affect friendships among users.
In this article, we discuss how you can use Snapchat on your laptop or PC by visiting Snapchat for Web on your web browser. This is a web client that offers similar features to the mobile app, including messaging, video calls, and sending Snaps. However, it lacks some capabilities such as opening Snaps, shooting video Snaps, and posting stories. It's a handy tool for basic chat functions but falls short of the full Snapchat experience.
Snapchat is introducing watermarks to AI-generated images to prevent misinformation. The watermark, featuring the Snapchat ghost with sparkles, will appear when users export images created with AI features. This move aims to inform users that the image is not real but generated with AI.
Snapchat's peace sign appears next to a group name on the Chat screen. It identifies a user's top group on the app. Engaging in group conversations increases the likelihood of receiving the peace emoji. However, there is no set time for it to appear.
Vikhyat Rishi
Ever wondered what "SB" means on Snapchat? It stands for "Snap Back". It's a casual nudge for your friend to respond to your Snap or send one themselves, especially if you see the hourglass emoji about to run out which means your Snapstreak is in danger. Heads up, though. "SB" can have other meanings online like "somebody", "someone", "soft block", "some boy", or "somebody special".
In this article, we have laid out a few different methods to pause Snapchat's location sharing without turning it off. Workarounds include disabling Live Location, staying off Snapchat, using Ghost Mode, revoking precise location accuracy, or removing location permission. These methods help maintain privacy while using Snap Maps.
Facebook Spied on Snapchat Users With Its Secret Project: Documents Reveal
Abubakar Mohammed
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Recently-published documents reveal that the company-owned application Facebook spied on Snapchat traffic of users in one of its secret projects. Project Ghostbusters was Facebook's secret project launched in 2016 and was developed to collect and decipher the traffic between Snapchat's servers and users. The firm used Onavo to create kits that would do MITM attacks to get sensitive user data, including their passwords!
Snapchat offers an AI Caption feature that uses AI to analyze the image in your Snap and generate a caption based on its content. The feature is currently only available in a limited number of regions, including the US and UK and can only be used by Snapchat+ members. You can create AI Captions on Snapchat by taking a Snap first and then navigating to T icon > AI captions.
My AI Snaps is an AI image generation tool in Snapchat that lets you create images based on text prompts and send them as Snaps to your friends. The feature is currently only available to Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. The feature has mixed results, and requires a bit of trial and error to get the best results.