New reports suggest that Snapchat could be bringing in video calling and voice calling to the platform, much like Facebook Messenger. Snapchat, owned by Facebook, is doing very well with the autonomy Mark Zuckerberg has given the company. Growing Out of the Snap and Chat
Growing Out of the Snap and Chat
The Venice-based startup company is suggesting for big changes to the platform’s chat screen. If the rumors hold true, the text-based interface will be seeing some major changes. The platform might even introduce digital sketch sharing, and the ability to build a photo gallery.
Introducing Chat Video
Snapchat is already logging millions of hours of usage. The platform shows sports highlights, reading news stories, and posting pictures. The social networking platform is looking to log even more hours. They’re looking to upgrade the Snapchat chat function to achieve it.
The co-founders and developers are working on the second generation of their chat window. They haven’t made official announcements or comments about these new updates. They are also rumored to be working on a video-editing tool that reverses playback.
Snapchat is Taking A Page Out of Facebook Messenger’s Book
Being Facebook-owned, this is hardly a surprise. Snapchat and Messenger are keen on getting revenue from video advertising. They are now expanding beyond video by upgrading their chat and app features.
Facebook Upgrades Messenger, Snapchat, and WhatsApp
Facebook will be announcing new features from Messenger at the April conference the company is hosting. WhatsApp just recently announced they will be going completely free. It will instead be getting revenue from businesses that they will collaborate with, including restaurants or Uber pickups. The platform is also looking to team up with airlines and banks.
Social Networks Are Taking Over
It’s obvious that Facebook is the biggest name in social networking. The company is using all of it subsidiaries to take over the way people experience social media. Getting involved in virtual reality is obviously not enough, as Facebook tries to keep all their bases covered. With WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram, Facebook really owns all of our cybernetic lives – and in the best way.
