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Snapchat lets Giphy back onto its platform after racist GIF incidentSnapchat lets Giphy back onto its platform after racist GIF incident
Snapchat introduces group video chat and friend tagging in StoriesSnapchat introduces group video chat and friend tagging in Stories
Snapchat is making a bid for your parents, missing the entire point of SnapchatSnapchat is making a bid for your parents, missing the entire point of Snapchat
Snapchat throws shade at Facebook with Russian bot filterSnapchat throws shade at Facebook with Russian bot filter
Snapchat is reportedly working on third-party access controlsSnapchat is reportedly working on third-party access controls
Snapchat’s Map Explore feature will let you know when your friends are hanging out without youSnapchat’s Map Explore feature will let you know when your friends are hanging out without you
Snapchat introduces a morbidly cute new Cuphead lensSnapchat introduces a morbidly cute new Cuphead lens
Rihanna condemns Snapchat for ad making light of domestic violenceRihanna condemns Snapchat for ad making light of domestic violence
Instagram and Snapchat yank Giphy integration due to racist GIFInstagram and Snapchat yank Giphy integration due to racist GIF
Snapchat adds Instagram-style mention tagging to StoriesSnapchat adds Instagram-style mention tagging to Stories
Snap confirms layoffs of ‘just over 120’ engineersSnap confirms layoffs of ‘just over 120’ engineers
Instagram vs. Snapchat: a battle to the last featureInstagram vs. Snapchat: a battle to the last feature
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Snap reportedly laying off around 100 engineersSnap reportedly laying off around 100 engineers
Snap is reportedly working on a new version of SpectaclesSnap is reportedly working on a new version of Spectacles
Snap stock plummets after Kylie Jenner declares Snapchat deadSnap stock plummets after Kylie Jenner declares Snapchat dead
Snap responds to the 1.2 million petition signers who hate the redesignSnap responds to the 1.2 million petition signers who hate the redesign
Snapchat now has Giphy integration and will introduce a Tabs function for StoriesSnapchat now has Giphy integration and will introduce a Tabs function for Stories
A phishing attack scored credentials for more than 50,000 Snapchat usersA phishing attack scored credentials for more than 50,000 Snapchat users
You can now watch Snap Maps on the webYou can now watch Snap Maps on the web
You can now create your own custom face lenses on SnapchatYou can now create your own custom face lenses on Snapchat
Snap stock soars on first ever better-than-expected earningsSnap stock soars on first ever better-than-expected earnings
Snapchat is now selling merchandise in its appSnapchat is now selling merchandise in its app
Snapchat takes Bitmoji deluxe with hundreds of new customization optionsSnapchat takes Bitmoji deluxe with hundreds of new customization options
Snapchat stories posted from your camera roll will no longer have an ugly white frameSnapchat stories posted from your camera roll will no longer have an ugly white frame
Snap’s vice president of product is leaving the companySnap’s vice president of product is leaving the company
Snap will let users share Stories outside Snapchat with a new web playerSnap will let users share Stories outside Snapchat with a new web player
Snap lays off two dozen employees, including some from branded content teamsSnap lays off two dozen employees, including some from branded content teams
Snap’s leaked internal metrics show why it had to redesignSnap’s leaked internal metrics show why it had to redesign
Snap’s unusual structure led to a series of breakthroughs — but could it break the company?
Snapchat now has a 2017 in review memories featureSnapchat now has a 2017 in review memories feature
Snap reportedly developing ‘Stories Everywhere’ feature for sharing content beyond SnapchatSnap reportedly developing ‘Stories Everywhere’ feature for sharing content beyond Snapchat
The Verge 2017 tech report card: SnapThe Verge 2017 tech report card: Snap
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A smart use for Snap’s open AR platform is to preview real-sized menu itemsA smart use for Snap’s open AR platform is to preview real-sized menu items
Snap releases Lens Studio, a tool for creating your own AR effectsSnap releases Lens Studio, a tool for creating your own AR effects
Snapchat introduces a redesigned app that separates your friends from brandsSnapchat introduces a redesigned app that separates your friends from brands
Snap CEO hits back at Facebook and its fake news problemSnap CEO hits back at Facebook and its fake news problem
Snapchat now recognizes food, pets, and more when suggesting filtersSnapchat now recognizes food, pets, and more when suggesting filters
Snap opens another Spectacles pop-up in the UK after reporting $40 million lossSnap opens another Spectacles pop-up in the UK after reporting $40 million loss
Snap says it’s going to start paying top creatorsSnap says it’s going to start paying top creators
Snap lost nearly $40 million on unsold SpectaclesSnap lost nearly $40 million on unsold Spectacles

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