Snapchat ready to test new unskippable ads for some of its shows
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 April 2018The test ads called 'Commercials' will be placed on a select number of shows on Snapchat. FULL STORY >
Snapchat's recent redesign is here to stay
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 22 February 2018Following a less than well received redesign, and a recent petition on Change.org, Snapchat says the changes it has made are here to stay. FULL STORY >
Snapchat beats expectations for 2017 earnings
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 7 February 2018While it's still losing money, 2017's yearly earnings for Snapchat prove to be more positive than initially expected. FULL STORY >
Snapchat’s new redesign not going down so well
By Staff Writer 16 January 2018Snapchat’s efforts to rekindle a love affair with users seem to be going rather badly. FULL STORY >
Snapchat adds object recognising filters ahead of app's design overhaul
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 November 2017It's now common knowledge that Snapchat is set for an extensive redesign soon, but that has not stopped the app from releasing new filters that recognise animals and food. FULL STORY >
Snapchat said to have significant app overhaul on the way
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 November 2017In an earnings letter to investors, Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel says a significant overhaul to the app is on the way. FULL STORY >
New paperclip links, backdrops and voice filters added to Snapchat
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 6 July 2017Snapchat debuts new add-ons that users should be more excited to use than Snap Map. FULL STORY >
Snapchat releases update to create custom geofilters
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 July 2017Following its divisive Snap Map feature, Snapchat has released a new tool that allows users to customise their geofilter. FULL STORY >
Snapchat's slow growth rate not sitting well with investors
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 May 2017Despite clocking 166 million daily active users, Snapchat still trails behind Instagram Stories, and the company is unsure if it will ever make a profit. FULL STORY >
Facebook's Snapchat clone, Stories, gets unveiled
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 March 2017Available within the Facebook mobile app, the company details its "new" Stories feature. FULL STORY >
Snap Inc. set for $3 billion IPO
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 February 2017Five years after it first launched as Snapchat, the social media platform files for a $3 billion IPO as it sets to go public. FULL STORY >
Facebook acquires facial recognition company FacioMetrics
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 17 November 2016Could more Snapchat-rivalling apps and features be on the way? FULL STORY >
Snapchat now Snap, Inc. as it debuts new connected Spectacles
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 September 2016After rebranding the company, Snap, Inc. unveils its first pair of connected sunglasses called Spectacles. FULL STORY >
iOS version of Snapchat now allows users to add moving emoji
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 20 April 2016The go-to social media app of choice at the moment, Snapchat adds some new emoji features to keep users interested. FULL STORY >
Instagram to block links to Telegram and Snapchat in user profiles
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 4 March 2016In a subtle change that may have gone unnoticed by some, Instagram has opted to block links to other apps like Telegram and Snapchat within user profiles. FULL STORY >
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