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  • Snapchat caps free ‘Memories’ storage option, introduces paid storage plans

    Snapchat has introduced a major change in how old photos and videos are stored on the platform through the Snapchat+ monthly subscription plans. This means that anyone exceeding the 5GB limit will need to subscribe to paid plans to continue accessing their saved content.

  • Snapchat puts a cap on Memories storage, rolls out paid plans

    Snapchat puts a cap on Memories storage, rolls out paid plans

    While most users won’t pay a rupee more, those with years of Snaps stashed in Memories may soon need to decide: clean up the backlog, or start paying to keep the past intact.

  • Snap restructures engineering teams, places monetisation unit under Ajit Mohan

    Snap restructures engineering teams, places monetisation unit under Ajit Mohan

    Snapchat’s parent saw a slowdown in advertising growth in Q2 2025, hurt by an ad platform glitch and intensifying competition.

  • Snapchat surpasses 250 million monthly active users in India

    Snapchat surpasses 250 million monthly active users in India

    India, home to one of the world's youngest populations, has been a key growth market for Snapchat in recent years and remains crucial to its future expansion.

  • Snap to launch new lightweight smart glasses called 'Specs' in 2026

    Snap to launch new lightweight smart glasses called 'Specs' in 2026

    Snap is also rolling out updates to its software platform. Developers will now get tools to create apps using AI from OpenAI and Google’s Gemini, allowing more interactive features like translations and recipe suggestions based on what users see or say.

  • Snapchat CEO on why he gives employees an ‘almost impossible’ task on 1st day: 'Your worst fear...'

    Snapchat CEO on why he gives employees an ‘almost impossible’ task on 1st day: 'Your worst fear...'

    Evan Spiegel said that the tactic may seem unfair, but it lays the groundwork for the creativity and critical thinking skills among employees during their tenure at the social media company.

  • Snapchat parent's India unit sees 28.6% revenue surge to Rs 101 crore in FY24

    Snapchat parent's India unit sees 28.6% revenue surge to Rs 101 crore in FY24

    India is one of the largest markets for Snap Inc's messaging app Snapchat with a userbase of over 200 million users

  • Snapchat brings Sponsored Snaps to India to expand its advertising efforts

    Snapchat brings Sponsored Snaps to India to expand its advertising efforts

    India, which has one of the world's youngest populations, is a key market for Snapchat's future growth, where it has over 200 million monthly active users.

  • Snapchat parent elevates Ajit Mohan as chief business officer

    Snapchat parent elevates Ajit Mohan as chief business officer

    Ajit Mohan will be responsible for growing Snap's advertising business across all regions and leading the social media company's revenue product and business operations organisations

  • Snapchat expands Parental Control with location tracking to make it easier for parents to track their kids

    Snapchat expands Parental Control with location tracking to make it easier for parents to track their kids

  • Snap integrates Google’s generative AI model into chatbot

    Snap integrates Google’s generative AI model into chatbot

    Snap has been investing in new AI features as it competes with larger peers, such as Meta Platforms Inc., which also has its own AI chatbot

  • Snapchat parent unveils a new operating system for Spectacles AR glasses

    Snapchat parent unveils a new operating system for Spectacles AR glasses

    Snap also unveiled a new, simplified version of the Snapchat app and announced a range of generative AI features for consumers, creators, and developers.

  • Snapchat comes to the iPad: Key details

    Snapchat comes to the iPad: Key details

    Thanks to a new update, Snapchat can now run in full screen on the iPad.

  • Snapchat parent bolsters India leadership team with new hires

    Snapchat parent bolsters India leadership team with new hires

    Snapchat parent Snap Inc unveiled a new localised operating structure in India last year while announcing the appointment of India MD Pulkit Trivedi

  • Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel shifts focus to AI after reviving Ad business

    Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel shifts focus to AI after reviving Ad business

    “There was a recognition that we’d fallen behind the curve on the machine learning side, which, to some degree, was reflected in the business performance,” Spiegel said

  • Snapchat gets AI makeover, gains chat-editing capability, and other features

    Snapchat gets AI makeover, gains chat-editing capability, and other features

    The latest update is being gradually rolled out to both Android and iOS users, with certain features initially available exclusively to paid Snapchat+ subscribers.

  • Snapchat to add a watermark for AI-generated images: Check details

    Snapchat to add a watermark for AI-generated images: Check details

    Snapchat will soon add a watermark to images created with its generative AI tools when the image is exported or saved to the camera roll.

  • Snapchat removes this popular feature following complaints from teens

    Snapchat removes this popular feature following complaints from teens

    The premium feature, known as the "Solar System," accessible to Snapchat+ users, reveals your position in a friend's "orbit" based on communication frequency.

  • Snapchat parent looks to attract India Gen Z users with localised experiences: India MD Pulkit Trivedi

    Snapchat parent looks to attract India Gen Z users with localised experiences: India MD Pulkit Trivedi

    India, which has one of the world's youngest populations, is a key market for the future growth of Snapchat which already has over 200 million users in the country.

  • Snap to lay off 10% of its workforce as spate of job cuts continue

    Snap to lay off 10% of its workforce as spate of job cuts continue

    The company expects pre-tax charges in the range of $55 million to $75 million, primarily consisting of severance and related costs, and other charges, of which $45 million to $55 million are expected to be future cash expenditures.

  • Snapchat to lay off 10% of its workforce

    Snapchat to lay off 10% of its workforce

    The Snapchat parent expects pre-tax charges in the range of $55 million to $75 million, primarily consisting of severance and related costs, and other charges, of which $45 million to $55 million are expected to be future cash expenditures.

  • Snapchat CEO's 2014 email to Indian-origin techie asking for an internship in 3 points is viral

    Snapchat CEO's 2014 email to Indian-origin techie asking for an internship in 3 points is viral

    The format of the email didn't just grab Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel's attention in 2014, it has found admirers even now.

  • Snapchat+ subscribers can now generate or expand images using AI

    Snapchat+ subscribers can now generate or expand images using AI

    Besides image generation, the AI also allows users to edit older images, and 'extend' them

  • Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel says he's 'having fun with' Batman lenses

    Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel says he's 'having fun with' Batman lenses

    Snapchat's Evan Spiegel said, 'There are a couple of Batman-related lenses in my carousel right now that I've been having fun with.'

  • Excited about AI's role in image, video creation than chatbots: Snap's Evan Spiegel

    Excited about AI's role in image, video creation than chatbots: Snap's Evan Spiegel

    Spiegel said that the company has been making significant investments in AI to simplify the process of creating 3D images and developing more immersive AR lenses for creators.

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