Kuwaiti fashionista Nuhad Nabil announced that her Snapchat account was hacked shortly after news of her divorce from her husband, Ibrahim Al-Ali, circulated. This incident has sparked a wave of speculation among her followers.
On April Fool's Day, Snapchat announced the renaming of its 'Spotlight' section to 'Reels' in a move aimed at mocking Instagram. This announcement was made by founder and CEO Evan Spiegel, who emphasized that 'Reels' is a space for people to share their genuine moments.
Meta has announced the testing of a new subscription service called 'Instagram Plus' that offers exclusive features to users, including the ability to post stories for more than 24 hours. This initiative aims to enhance user experience amid fierce competition in the social media landscape.
French authorities have arrested a 19-year-old suspect believed to be planning a terrorist attack on the Bank of America in Paris. The arrest raises concerns about digital security and the role of social media in recruiting youth.
Dolby has filed a lawsuit against Snapchat, raising concerns about the validity of claims that AV1 encoding is royalty-free. This legal action comes as major tech companies are pushing to adopt this new encoding standard.
The European Union has initiated an official investigation into Snapchat aimed at enhancing online protection for minors. This action follows reports highlighting potential risks faced by youth while using the app.
The European Union announced on Thursday the opening of an official investigation into the Snapchat app due to concerns about the company's inadequate measures to protect children from potential risks while using the application.
Snapchat has announced the launch of a new feature called 'AI Clips', allowing developers to convert photos into short five-second videos using simple tools. This feature aims to simplify the digital content creation process for both new and professional users.