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Portrait mode toggle icon on a device.
Dec 23, 2022

Your iPhone's Camera app isn't the only place you can use Portrait mode for selfies. An easy-to-miss feature built right into iOS lets app developers leverage Apple's powerful Portrait mode effect in ...

"Unlock Snapchat's New Green Screen Filter to Create TikTok-Style Videos Using Any Background You Want" cover image
Nov 3, 2022

TikTok is all the rage right now, and its green screen effect is one of the more popular augmented reality tricks creators use to boost their viewership numbers. Now Snapchat has leveled the playing f ...

Smartphone featuring the Snapchat logo on its back.
Dec 17, 2021

In Android 12, you can launch the Snapchat app just by tapping the back of your Pixel phone twice. The latest Pixel update from Google improved upon the feature by giving us access to the shortcut fro ...

Close-up of a hand holding a smartphone displaying a bunch of purple grapes on a wooden surface.
Nov 16, 2021

Have you ever had a great meal at your local restaurant and wondered how to make it yourself? Or perhaps you've found yourself stumped at what to make for dinner based on the random provisions in your ...

"Use Snapchat's Latest Viral Lens to Put a Smile on Your Face — Or Someone Else's" cover image
Nov 2, 2021

From Time Machine to Cartoon 3D Style, Snapchat has strung together a run of viral AR Lenses as consistently as Beyoncé drops hits songs. The latest example is Smile, an AR Lens that, according to a S ...

Audio playback interface for the song "Lonely (with Justin Bieber & Benny Blanco)" on a smartphone screen.
Oct 15, 2020

Snaps are a great way to share the best moments of your day. So, don't those moments deserve a sick soundtrack? If you wanted to add music to your snaps in the past, you'd need to find a way to play t ...

Smartphone displaying various social media app icons on the home screen.
Oct 13, 2020

When it comes to posting to social media from your smartphone, the process is typically the same. Find the app. Open the app. Tap the app's version of the compose button. Shortcuts for Google Assistan ...

Hand holding a smartphone displaying a grid of colorful animated stickers.
Aug 6, 2020

Late last year, Snapchat introduced Cameos, deep fake-ish stickers animated from your own selfies. Now, Cameos have evolved as a sticker option to use in photos and videos captured with the app's came ...

Image of a smartphone displaying a cartoon character with a spotted design, holding a sign that says "Connect."
Jul 30, 2020

I've been steadily making my way through the series Hannibal, which arrived on Netflix in June. I've just now made it to the back half of the third season, which introduces us to a new villain who (sp ...

"How to Save Snapchats Without Getting Caught on Your iPhone — No Jailbreak Required" cover image
Jun 15, 2020

Snapchat doesn't prevent you from taking screenshots of snaps received, but the other user will get an alert either as a prominent push notification or a subtle note in the app. Snapchat has improved ...