The INSIDER Summary:
- Snapchat has a trove of fun and easy-to-use features.
- The app is increasingly popular among adults ages 35 and older.
- Even seasoned Snapchat users may not know about some of the app's best Easter eggs.
As of today, I've sent 37,153 pictures and videos since I first downloaded Snapchat five years ago. It's by far my favorite social media platform, and the one I use the most.
While Snap's future growth might be shaky, the company's innovations keep its namesake app interesting and fun to use. From stickers to Stories, Snapchat has built a trove of easy-to-use features that millennials love and other platforms love to copy.
If you're new to Snapchat, or just not as (unhealthily) obsessed as I am, here's a guide to the app's best tricks and Easter eggs so far.
1. Add dynamic emojis that move with your video.
An easy way to spice up your Snaps is to add stickers and emojis that move with your video. First, tap the sticker button on the top of your screen (the square between the scissor and the T). Then, tap on a sticker to select it, and press and hold the sticker to "pin" it to a moving person or object in your video.
To save time, especially when you already have a specific sticker or emoji in mind, use the search bar at the top of the sticker panel to narrow down your options.
2. Add old pictures from your Camera Roll to your Snapchat Story.
This feature is perfect for sharing throwbacks and for when you can't connect to the internet. Tap the small circle below the bigger record button to access your Snapchat Memories. Then, tap "Camera Roll" to access your phone's pictures. Press and hold on any picture, and tap the blue arrow to add it your Story.
For more private photos, tap "Move to My Eyes Only" to add Snaps and pictures to a private section protected by a custom Passcode.
3. Customize your Snapchat friendship emojis.
Not sure what those emojis next to your friends' names mean? Swipe down on the main Snapchat screen (the one you use to take pictures) and tap the gear symbol in the top-right corner to access your Snapchat Settings. Tap "Manage" under "Additional Services;" then, tap "Friend Emojis."
Here, you can learn what Snapchat's default emojis mean and change them to whichever one you want. Simply tap on an emoji to switch it out with one you prefer.
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