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Snapchat Becomes Latest Popular App to Introduce iOS 16 Lock Screen Widget

Snapchat has become the latest mainstream app to adopt support for iOS 16's new Lock Screen widgets. Snapchat's new Lock Screen widget allows users to quickly jump into their conversation with their best friend and displays their current streak with them.

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Snapchat today also introduced new Chat Shortcuts that make it easier for users to filter unread messages, missed calls, and replies to stories within the app. Chat Shortcuts will also remind users to wish one of their friends a happy birthday in the event they forget. Snapchat also introduced Question Stickers and the availability of Snapchat on the web.

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Sammy in SoCal Avatar
46 months ago
I’m befuddled. Who the hell uses Snapchat? Is it a thing anymore
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Radin.Y Avatar
46 months ago

I’m befuddled. Who the hell uses Snapchat? Is it a thing anymore
I do, and so do most of my friends. Our Snap streaks are a point of pride, tbh.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mrat93 Avatar
46 months ago

I’m befuddled. Who the hell uses Snapchat? Is it a thing anymore
No it’s not. Its not even an app or a company anymore. It actually never even existed. Very confusing article.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BenTrovato Avatar
46 months ago

I’m befuddled. Who the hell uses Snapchat? Is it a thing anymore
Only a few hundred million users
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
46 months ago

I’m befuddled. Who the hell uses Snapchat? Is it a thing anymore
Not everyone uses TT. Included myself. That cancer of an app will never be on my device. If I want to watch people do stupid things, I'll go shopping.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
46 months ago

I do, and so do most of my friends. Our Snap streaks are a point of pride, tbh.
I’m old I guess. I don’t use any of that stuff. 😂
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)