Snapchat has added some new options, which are literally pretty retro-style, harkening again to previous developments.
First, Snapchat is attempting to revive curiosity in Bitstrips, the unique format of Bitmoji, which was as soon as enormous on Fb.
In accordance with Snap:
“Our group has lengthy liked Bitmoji Tales as a method to keep related with enjoyable, comic-strip model tales. Now, we’re bringing a model new episode to Snapchatters that includes our 3D Bitmoji avatars for extra personalised content material starring you and your folks.”
Bitstrips grew to become a viral pattern on Fb in 2013, when, at one level, it was the second most downloaded app on this planet. Snapchat has continued the Bitstrip pattern with Bitmoji Tales, but it surely’s now making a brand new push on the various.
So now you may see your digital doppelganger within the new story body within the app.
Snapchat additionally lately added lyric stickers to facilitate singalongs with Snaps.
It seems that Snap could also be extra thinking about music options, as is Instagram, probably leaving a spot for music-based engagement pending the removing of TikTok from the US market.
That is additionally evident within the new options for Snapchat+ subscribers, who get the choice to set a customized ringtone for pals:
“Snapchat+ subscribers can now select their very own ringtone for every of their pals or group chats. With customized ringtones, you may inform who’s calling you with out taking a look at your telephone!”
That is most likely probably the most retro new characteristic I’ve seen shortly.
Within the early 2000s, promoting ringtones was critical enterprise, with many individuals paying to customise their telephone alerts within the model of the newest pop hits. And now, Snap is bringing it again, which might be a enjoyable choice for Snap’s paying clients.
Snapchat+ subscribers additionally get the choice to re-view Snaps they’ve despatched:
“Quickly, Snapchat+ subscribers will have the ability to replay their very own Snap as much as 5 minutes after sending.“
These are a few of the enjoyable updates that, as talked about, goal to revive a few of the previous developments in a brand new kind. And in the event that they catch on, they will help drive extra consideration and engagement to the app and extra clients for its paid providing.
You may see Snap’s full August characteristic replace overview right here.
