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Snap is planning a ‘significantly’ bigger rollout of SpectaclesSnap is planning a ‘significantly’ bigger rollout of Spectacles
Snapchat is way more popular on iOS than AndroidSnapchat is way more popular on iOS than Android
Snapchat creator files for a $3 billion IPOSnapchat creator files for a $3 billion IPO
Jacob Kastrenakes and Ben Popper
Snapchat now lets you link to websites using custom SnapcodesSnapchat now lets you link to websites using custom Snapcodes
Snapchat rolls out a new design and starts to fight fake newsSnapchat rolls out a new design and starts to fight fake news
Snapchat overhauls search to make finding friends easierSnapchat overhauls search to make finding friends easier
Snapchat will make the UK its new international headquartersSnapchat will make the UK its new international headquarters
The Verge 2016 tech report card: SnapThe Verge 2016 tech report card: Snap
Thomas Ricker
Disney will launch Snapchat shows, beginning with a Bachelor spinoffDisney will launch Snapchat shows, beginning with a Bachelor spinoff
Snap sets up an office in China, where Snapchat is bannedSnap sets up an office in China, where Snapchat is banned
Uber just added Snapchat filters and friend locators to its appUber just added Snapchat filters and friend locators to its app
Buying last-minute Snapchat Spectacles for Christmas? Here’s what it’s like nowBuying last-minute Snapchat Spectacles for Christmas? Here’s what it’s like now
Facebook Messenger’s new camera is another shot at SnapchatFacebook Messenger’s new camera is another shot at Snapchat
You can get prescription lenses for your Spectacles for as little as $29You can get prescription lenses for your Spectacles for as little as $29
You can now Shazam a song from within SnapchatYou can now Shazam a song from within Snapchat
Group chat comes to Snapchat just in time for the holidaysGroup chat comes to Snapchat just in time for the holidays
Snapchat’s Spectacles have arrived in New York CitySnapchat’s Spectacles have arrived in New York City
Facebook buys another facial recognition company to help it compete with SnapchatFacebook buys another facial recognition company to help it compete with Snapchat
What are Snapchat Spectacles, and do I have to be a teen to wear them?What are Snapchat Spectacles, and do I have to be a teen to wear them?
Snapchat just filed for its IPOSnapchat just filed for its IPO
Nick Statt
A second Spectacles vending machine popped up in Big Sur, CaliforniaA second Spectacles vending machine popped up in Big Sur, California
Snapchat Spectacles are here and they are ridiculously fun
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Snapchat Spectacles are going for hundreds of dollars on eBaySnapchat Spectacles are going for hundreds of dollars on eBay
Instagram stories now have mentions, links, and BoomerangsInstagram stories now have mentions, links, and Boomerangs
Snapchat’s Spectacles are available today from strange yellow vending machinesSnapchat’s Spectacles are available today from strange yellow vending machines
Snapchat just copied the best feature of Instagram storiesSnapchat just copied the best feature of Instagram stories
Snapchat’s new update animates our boring realitySnapchat’s new update animates our boring reality
Uber just streamlined the hell out of its appUber just streamlined the hell out of its app
Lauren Goode and Andrew J. Hawkins
Facebook clones Snapchat’s face filters and ephemeral photo messagesFacebook clones Snapchat’s face filters and ephemeral photo messages
Instagram brings stories to the explore tab

Trying to beat Snapchat at its own game

Casey Newton
Snapchat introduces playlists to help fight story overloadSnapchat introduces playlists to help fight story overload
WhatsApp adds Snapchat-style drawing on imagesWhatsApp adds Snapchat-style drawing on images
Facebook is testing a clone of Snapchat stories inside MessengerFacebook is testing a clone of Snapchat stories inside Messenger
Here’s how Snapchat’s new Spectacles will workHere’s how Snapchat’s new Spectacles will work
Snapchat unveils $130 connected sunglasses and rebrands as Snap, Inc.Snapchat unveils $130 connected sunglasses and rebrands as Snap, Inc.
Snapchat’s secret camera sunglasses just showed up in a videoSnapchat’s secret camera sunglasses just showed up in a video
Instagram now lets you save your own stories and mute others
How Snapchat’s goofy faces made everyone comfortable with selfiesHow Snapchat’s goofy faces made everyone comfortable with selfies
NYFW models wear your favorite Snapchat filters down the runwayNYFW models wear your favorite Snapchat filters down the runway
Snapchat ends local Stories to focus on live eventsSnapchat ends local Stories to focus on live events

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