Today we going to talking about a social media app like face book . But it is more fun than fb. You've probably heard about Snapchat. It's the popular mobile app that allows you to send videos and pictures, both of which will self destruct after a few seconds of a person viewing them.
Snapchat is also a fun messaging app. You can capture a photo or brief video with it, then add a caption or doodle or filter/lens over top, and send the finished creation (called a snap) to a friend. Alternatively, you can add your snap to your "story", a 24-hour collection of all your snaps that’s broadcasted to the world or just your followers.
In 2014, the app's users were sending 700 million snaps a day. Due to the instant popularity of Snapchat, Facebook reportedly offered to acquire Snapchat for $3 billion. One of the app's cofounders declined the cash offer, however. Facebook later launched a similar app, called Slingshot, but it failed to catch on.
Here are some of the common terms used in the Snapchat :
Snapchatters: Snapchat users.
Snaps: Photos or videos taken with Snapchat.
Snapback: A reply to a snap.
Story: Recipients can view your story an unlimited amount of times in 24 hours, and you can post multiple snaps to your story in one day .You can access your story and your friends’ stories from the Stories screen (swipe from right to left on the Camera screen).
Snapcode: Snapcodes are scannable codes that make adding new Snapchat friends even easier. Your Snapcode is located in the center of your Profile Screen, which you can access by tapping the ghost icon in the upper center of the Camera Screen.
Chat: A feature that lets you directly message other Snapchatters. You can access the Chat screen by swiping from left to right on the Camera screen. Tap the create new message button in the upper corner to select a friend to chat with.
Video chat: This is a feature within Chat that lets you start a live video call. To start a video chat, simply tap the video record button in a chat.
Lenses: You can make Snaps even more fun by adding real-time special effects and sounds with lenses. Go to the Camera screen in Snapchat, tap on your face, and lens options will appear below. Swipe left to select the lens you want to use, then tap the capture button to take a snap.
Filters: You can add a fun overlay with a filter. After you take a Snap, swipe right or left on the preview screen to add colored filters, the current time, local weather, speed overlays or geofilters to your snaps.
Installing Snap Chat :
Okay let's start, First, you'll want to create an account. Don't worry – it's easy Simply download the Snapchat app from the iTunes App Store (for iOS) or from the Google Play Store (for Android).
Now, it's time to sign up:
On the welcome screen, tap "SIGN UP".
Tap the field that says 'Email Address' and enter a valid email address. It's important to have a valid email address associated with your account. If you forget your password, your email address can be used to reset it.
Tap the field that says "Password" and enter a secure password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long.
Password expert tip: try to avoid using your name, username, mobile number, birthday or any other personal information in your new password. It's best to include a mix of numbers, symbols and/or capitals and lower-case letters in your password.
Choosing your username. Your username is your identity on Snapchat. Make it something unique to you . Please note: you cannot change your username once you have set it. If you choose to delete your account, your username will no longer be available.
Verifying your mobile number. This step is optional, and can be done at any time. However, if you ever forget your password and you've verified your mobile number, we can send a password reset via text!
Finally, it's time to prove you're not a robot. Once you've completed this step, you're ready to get Snapping .
Important tips !
Update your privacy settings to choose who can view your Stories.
If your preferred email address changes, you can update and re-verify the email linked to your account in settings.
If you verify your mobile number, you can enable login verification to help make your account more secure.
Disable the Find Friends feature to have your Snapchat username or name appear on a friend's contact list. If you do not disable this, Snapchat friends who have your mobile number will see your name as it appears in their address book.
If you have a verified email address or mobile number and ever need to reset your password, you can do so by hitting "Forgot your Password?" on the Snapchat login page.
Camera screen
After the registration, when we open the app it show the Camera screen as main screen. The top left-hand corner has a flash icon for toggling your camera's flash, while the top-right corner has a camera button for toggling the camera between front- and rear-facing mode. The top-center area has a ghost icon, which if tapped, opens up your Profile screen.
On the bottom of the Camera screen there is a big round capture button for taking photos and videos. Hold the camera button down to record a video with sound, or tap the camera button to take a picture. Main screen has a square icon that will display in numbers how many unread snaps are waiting for you. Tap it or swipe from left to to right to access your Chat screen and view any unread snaps. From the Chat screen you can directly message friends and search.
Adding a contact
Swipe down while on the Camera screen or tap the ghost icon at the top to access your Profile screen and add contacts.
Applying a lens
When you’re using the Camera screen, press and hold on your face to activate a feature called Lenses. It includes facial recognition software that’s able to distort your expression and apply various effects to your face. Once you active it, a spiderweb-thing covers your face.
You'll then see lens options appear next to the shutter icon. Select one and follow the instructions. Also, you can swipe to the left to change the lens.
What's new on Snap Chat:
In October 2016, Snapchat announced a pair of connected sunglasses called Snapchat Spectacles. They can record video snippets that automatically save to your Snapchat Memories, a new feature in Snapchat that stores all your saved snaps, stories, and locked content. The sunglasses feature a camera with a 115-degree lens. The glasses will cost $129.99 . Hope you enjoy this post and try this app.
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