Snapchat
Snapchat is an image messaging and multimedia mobile application. One of the principal concepts of Snapchat is that pictures and messages are only available for a short time before they become inaccessible. The app has evolved from originally focusing on person-to-person photo sharing to presently featuring "Stories" of 24-hour chronological content, along with "Discover" to let brands show ad-supported short-form entertainment. Snapchat has become notable for representing a new, mobile-first direction for social media, and places significant emphasis on users interacting with virtual stickers and augmented reality objects.
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Key Features
Snaps
Snaps can consist of a photo or a short video, and can be edited to include filters and effects, text captions, and drawings.
Memories
Allows snaps and story posts to be saved into a private storage area, where they can be viewed alongside other photos stored on the device, as well as edited and published as snaps, story posts, or messages. When shared to a user's current story, the memory would have a white frame and timestamp to indicate its age. Content in the Memories storage area can be searched by date or using a local object recognition system.
Geofilters
Allows special graphical overlays to be available if the user is within a certain geographical location, such as a city, event, or destination. Snapchat users can design and submit their own Geofilters to be used on the app.
Snapcash
Lets users send and receive money from each other through private messaging.
Lens
Allows users to add real-time effects into their snaps by using face detection technology. This is activated by long-pressing on a face within the viewfinder.
World Lenses use augmented reality technology to integrate 3D rendered elements (such as objects and animated characters) into scenes; these elements are placed and anchored in 3D space.
Snap Map
Optional way to allow users to share their location with friends.