Tag: Snapchat
China now a ‘global disinformation superpower’, say researchers
China has become a major player in global social media manipulation campaigns, researchers say, amid an overall increase in the number of countries sharing misinformation online. According to the Oxford Internet Institute, organised social media manipulation has more than doubled since 2017, with 70 countries using computational propaganda to manipulate public opinion. The report says…
Snapchat brings 3D to photo messaging
Snapchat is introducing a 3D camera mode to its photo-sharing and messaging app as its newest interactive element. The new option changes perspective and appearance when the user physically moves their device, similar to Facebook’s 3D photo feature. People with an iPhone X and above can start to create and share 3D snaps from Tuesday.…
Snapchat unveils Spectacles 3 for capturing ‘3D images’
Snapchat has unveiled the third generation of its camera-enabled Spectacles, which allow users to capture images and video to post to the social media site. Introducing Spectacles 3. A new way to capture your world in 3D. #SnapchatSpectacles. https://t.co/k21x6aacZs pic.twitter.com/mQVT6mVNqX — Spectacles (@Spectacles) August 13, 2019 The new Spectacles 3, costing £330, will go on…
Snapchat reports improved user numbers and revenue rise
Snapchat added 13 million daily active users in the last quarter, as the messaging app reported its latest financial results. The multimedia message platform’s parent company Snap Inc said users rose in the last three months to 203 million. This is an 8% increase on the 190 million daily users reported in the last quarter…
NSPCC warning over anonymous Snapchat app Yolo
A children’s charity has issued a warning about apps that allow users to be anonymous after the rapid rise of questions app Yolo. The NSPCC has warned such apps can be easily misused to send abusive messages to others or by those looking to exploit young people. Yolo – an acronym for you only live…
Samsung launches vertical Sero TV aimed at Millennials
Samsung has unveiled a new type of television, one that sits in a vertical orientation to fit content filmed on mobile phones. Called the Sero, the new device has gone on sale in Korea aimed specifically at the millennial generation, who watch more content on the vertical screen of their smartphone, Samsung said. The tech…
Snapchat to let gamers play as their Bitmoji in other games
Snapchat is to allow gamers to use their Bitmoji in other games on other platforms. The social media platform has released a software kit that will enable video game developers to integrate the avatars into their own games. The move will enable Snapchat users to play as the animated version of themselves across different platforms.…
Improved Snapchat Android app helps boost user numbers
Snapchat has managed to make a small increase on the size of its user base and reported narrowed net losses as the company edges a step closer to achieving profitability. The private multimedia messaging app has increased its daily active user count to 190 million in the first three months of 2019, up four million…
Facebook may switch off ‘Like’ function for British children under safety plans
Facebook and other social media companies may have to turn off the “like” function for British children under proposed guidelines to ensure their safety online. Techniques that “nudge” users to follow the tech firms’ desired outcome should not be used to keep under 18s online longer, according to the planned code touted as the first…
Snapchat ‘won’t ever fully replace TV’ says Head of Content
Snapchat’s “very different” approach to TV content will help it entice users to the platform but will not replace traditional television, a company executive has said. Sean Mills, Snapchat’s head of original content, said the experience of watching some shows on a big screen at home or in a cinema could not be replaced on…
