Snapchat eyes self-destructing news business August 20, 2014 Ephemeral photo messaging app Snapchat could soon offer more than just pictures and videos as it is reportedly in talks with a host of media companies and advertisers about offering perishable news and ads to users. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the so-called Snapchat Discovery service will let users read news [...]
This message will self-destruct in five seconds: Snapchat is set to offer disappearing ads August 20, 2014 Photo messaging app Snapchat could soon be offering users more than just perishable pictures and videos, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). In a move that could actually begin to make the three-year old company some money, Snapchat has been in talks with a host of media companies and advertisers about offering disappearing news [...]
Slingshot, Facebook’s answer to Snapchat app, ‘accidentally released’ early June 10, 2014 Eager to jump on the photo messaging app bandwagon, Facebook accidently leaked its new Snapchat rival Slingshot on Monday but swiftly removed it from the app store. Facebook has yet to announce full details or a release date for the app, with a spokesperson telling media: “Earlier today, we accidentally released a version of [...]
Snapchat turns down $3bn offer from Facebook November 14, 2013 FOR THOSE under 25, the phrase, “Send me a snap!” needs no explanation. For those a little older, I’ll explain. Sending a “snap” means sending an image (most likely a selfie) to your friends using the app Snapchat. You can draw on the image or add a caption, and even decide how long friends can [...]