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  • Today in AI: One of AI's godfathers 'lost' over life's work, new features for Snpachat+ and more June 01, 2023 07:00 PM IST

    Today in AI: One of AI's godfathers 'lost' over life's work, new features for Snpachat+ and more

    Our daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

  • Snapchat launches new AI feature for Snapchat+ members June 01, 2023 04:35 PM IST

    Snapchat launches new AI feature for Snapchat+ members

    The feature will allow subscribers to send photos to its in-app AI chatbot, My AI.

  • Snapchat reaches over 200 million monthly active users in India May 23, 2023 10:30 PM IST

    Snapchat reaches over 200 million monthly active users in India

    The visual messaging app has over 750 million monthly active users globally comprising 90 per cent of users in the age bracket of 18-24 years.

  • Snapchat users trash My AI chatbot, negative reviews pile up April 25, 2023 02:09 PM IST

    Snapchat users trash My AI chatbot, negative reviews pile up

    According to a report by Sensor Tower, users bombarded Snapchat on the App Store with negative ratings, 75 percent of which were just one star. Users are worried about data and their privacy

  • Snapchat is opening up ChatGPT-based My AI to all users April 20, 2023 04:55 PM IST

    Snapchat is opening up ChatGPT-based My AI to all users

    Snapchat acknowledged My AI is "far from perfect" and they will continue to work on it.

  • Snap says Snapchat+ has 3 million paid subscribers April 20, 2023 12:14 PM IST

    Snap says Snapchat+ has 3 million paid subscribers

    The number of subscribers for Snapchat+ indicates the company is seeing success at a time when social media platforms are increasingly seeking to charge users for certain features.

  • TikTok, Snapchat growing in popularity among UK children, regulator data shows March 29, 2023 06:10 AM IST

    TikTok, Snapchat growing in popularity among UK children, regulator data shows

    Around half of those aged between 3 and 17 use TikTok and Snapchat, figures collected as part of the watchdog's annual survey of children's and parents' online attitudes showed.

  • OpenAI rolls out an API for business users; early adopters include Romania's PM March 06, 2023 04:07 PM IST

    OpenAI rolls out an API for business users; early adopters include Romania's PM

    Snapchat, Shopify, Instacart, Quizlet, Speak and Ford are some of the other takers of the API.

  • Weekend AI News Roundup: Generative AI's impact on softwares, CAMS buys AI firm, Snapchat's Chatbot, and more March 05, 2023 08:24 PM IST

    Weekend AI News Roundup: Generative AI's impact on softwares, CAMS buys AI firm, Snapchat's Chatbot, and more

    Your daily TLDR of important AI stories you must know about.

  • Snapchat will let you pause Streaks but it will be free just once March 03, 2023 05:27 PM IST

    Snapchat will let you pause Streaks but it will be free just once

    Users will have to pay to get Streak Restores either by paying $0.99 per restore or sign up for Snapchat+

  • Snapchat unveils My AI, its OpenAI powered chatbot February 28, 2023 10:59 AM IST

    Snapchat unveils My AI, its OpenAI powered chatbot

    The chatbot runs the latest version OpenAI's GPT technology

  • As global biggies struggle with paid subscription models, time for local social media platforms to shine February 23, 2023 03:50 PM IST

    As global biggies struggle with paid subscription models, time for local social media platforms to shine

    Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat’s move to start paid user verifications will affect first-time, low-income content creators the most. Can local platforms seize this opportunity?

  • Snapchat now has 750 million monthly active users February 17, 2023 06:41 AM IST

    Snapchat now has 750 million monthly active users

    Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel said Thursday the company's photo messaging app Snapchat now has 750 million monthly active users, while speaking during an investor presentation.

  • Snapchat announces 'biggest NFL superfan' competition. Prize is $10,000 February 09, 2023 05:00 PM IST

    Snapchat announces 'biggest NFL superfan' competition. Prize is $10,000

    Snapchat has also announced a second competition #NFLSuperFan. For this, Snapchat will split $5,000 among users of Snap’s TikTok competitor.

  • Snap's India unit profit more than doubles to Rs 6.2 crore in FY22 January 30, 2023 05:28 PM IST

    Snap's India unit profit more than doubles to Rs 6.2 crore in FY22

    Total revenue for Snap's India unit grew to Rs 65.88 crore for the financial year, registering a 101.4 percent increase from Rs 32.7 crore in the previous fiscal.

  • Snapchat finally comes to Microsoft Store November 28, 2022 11:15 AM IST

    Snapchat finally comes to Microsoft Store

    The web app requires Microsoft Edge to run and is built on the web version on Snapchat

  • Snapchat rolls out in-app Family Center feature in India October 10, 2022 11:34 AM IST

    Snapchat rolls out in-app Family Center feature in India

    The in-app tool also includes the company's initial set of parental controls

  • Some iPhone 14 Pro users facing camera problems in third-party apps September 19, 2022 02:38 PM IST

    Some iPhone 14 Pro users facing camera problems in third-party apps

    Users are reporting that the camera shakes and a grinding noise can be heard when third-party apps like Instagram and TikTok are in use

  • Snap restructures ad business and makes 20% staff cuts in cost-cutting drive August 31, 2022 07:03 PM IST

    Snap restructures ad business and makes 20% staff cuts in cost-cutting drive

    The parent company of Snapchat said it will cut 20% of all staff, restructure its advertising sales unit and shut down projects including mobile games and novelties like a flying drone camera

  • Snapchat debuts Dual Camera feature for iOS users August 29, 2022 09:26 PM IST

    Snapchat debuts Dual Camera feature for iOS users

    The feature will allow users to take photos or record videos with both front and back cameras at the same time

  • Snap Inc. to stop development of Pixy selfie drone August 19, 2022 06:42 PM IST

    Snap Inc. to stop development of Pixy selfie drone

    Launched with a sticker price of $230, Snap Inc. is giving up on the new hardware four months after launch

  • Snapchat+ crosses 1 million paid subscribers; adds new premium features August 15, 2022 06:30 PM IST

    Snapchat+ crosses 1 million paid subscribers; adds new premium features

    The expansion of Snapchat+ comes at a time when the social media firm is looking to diversify its revenues beyond advertising.

  • Snap brings paid subscription service Snapchat+ to India August 10, 2022 01:54 PM IST

    Snap brings paid subscription service Snapchat+ to India

    Snapchat+, which unlocks a collection of exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features, will be available for a monthly fee of Rs 49

  • Russia fines Snapchat owner for data law violation July 28, 2022 01:30 PM IST

    Russia fines Snapchat owner for data law violation

    Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in a simmering dispute that has erupted into a full-on battle since Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine on February 24.

  • The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week July 23, 2022 07:06 PM IST

    The Tech Weekender: Top news from the world of technology this week

    Apple implements hiring freeze, Google Pixel 6a, Oppo Reno 8 series, Redmi K50i now in India, Snapchat on web, and more.