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Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features
Snapchat announced on Thursday that it’s launching “Snapchat Plans,” a suite of features for creating, sharing, and managing…
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Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals
Social media companies like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation over claims…
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Snap CEO sidesteps Specs pre-order questions on Q2 earnings call
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sidestepped investors’ questions about pre-order demand for the company’s long-awaited Specs smart glasses during…
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Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content
Snapchat is the latest company to strengthen its stance against AI slop. The social network platform will no…
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Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time
Snapchat is now letting users share the music they’re listening to in real time via a new feature…
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Snapchat announces ‘The Snappys,’ its first-ever creator awards show
Snapchat announced on Wednesday that it’s hosting its first-ever awards show on March 21. The social media giant…
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Snapchat+ tops 25M subscribers, driving company’s direct revenue ARR to $1B
Snap’s direct revenue business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, the company announced on Wednesday.…
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Snapchat now lets you inform others when you have arrived at your destination
After launching a “Home Safe” feature that lets users notify friends and family when they’ve arrived home safely,…
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As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows revenue growth but fewer daily users
Snap is on a mission to diversify its revenue sources—moving from a business model in which it largely…
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Snapchat gives parents new insights into teens’ screen time and friends
Two days after settling a lawsuit accusing Snapchat of causing social media addiction and mental health issues, Snap…