how to use snapchat

Snapchat's Android users are getting the a plethora of new fonts to try out for the text they use to decorate their snaps. Just snap a photo or video, and tap the T icon at the top, and you should see a menu pop up above your keyboard, showing a series of fonts that you tap to select and browse by scrolling left and right. iOS users are still waiting for this new option.

1. Tap to shoot, hold to record video. Once you’re on Snapchat’s main screen, taking a picture is pretty easy for those who have ever used their phones’ cameras before. If not, here’s a quick guide: Tap an area of the picture you want your phone to focus on. Tap the big round circle to take a picture. Hold the big round circle to take a video. 2. Save your own shots. The icon to the right of the timer, a downward-facing arrow, allows you to dump the shot you just took into your phone’s traditional gallery. It’s useful if you want to save your shot for future purposes, as there’s no other way to do so once you’ve sent the picture out. 3. Set picture time limit. Tap on the stopwatchlike icon in the lower left and you can set the specific time that you want your picture to be available for a friend to view. You can go all the way from a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 1 second to a maximum duration of 10 seconds. 4. Add a caption. Tap in the middle of the p...

Snapchat's redesign was announced on Nov. 29, 2017, made it to most users in early February 2018 and has seemingly upset many of the app's users. The big difference is that the screen on the left side of the home screen is more than just your direct messages with friends, but it also contains public stories posted by friends. You now know if a friend has new stories if you see a blue circle around the icon to the left of their name. Friends are listed here in order of how often  you  message them (so chatty folks don't cheat their way to the top). One of the biggest gripes about the new interface is so confusing that it lead to users losing their cherished streaks, as Snapchat places trophy-esque icons next to your friends who you message on a daily basis. So, you'll want to make sure you scroll all the way down to make sure you haven't missed any new snaps.

Facing pressure from the increasingly popular Instagram Stories, Snapchat is redesigning its layout, moving around some of its most important features, including stories from friends and your own stories posts. But worry not, dear reader: we've got you covered. The service is so popular that NBC will be producing a daily news show to airs exclusively on Snapchat, and the works of artist Jeff Koons will be virtually exhibited in the app as well. Here's how to get started snapping out photos and videos and become a Snapchat expert.