Snapchat has added some new options, which are literally pretty retro-style, reminiscent of older tendencies.
First off, Snapchat’s making an attempt to reignite curiosity in Bitstrips, the originating format of Bitmoji, which, at one stage, was large on Fb.
As per Snap:
“Our neighborhood has lengthy cherished Bitmoji Tales as a strategy to keep related with enjoyable, comic-strip type tales. Now, we’re bringing brand-new episodes to Snapchatters that includes our 3D Bitmoji avatar for much more personalised content material starring you and your folks.”
Bitstrips turned a viral development on Fb again in 2013, when, at one stage, it was the second most downloaded app on the planet. Snapchat has maintained the Bitstrips development with Bitmoji Tales, but it surely’s now making a renewed push on the choice.
So now you’ll be able to see your digital doppelganger in new story frames within the app.
Snapchat additionally not too long ago added lyric stickers to facilitate singalongs with Snaps.
Plainly Snap could also be taking extra of an curiosity in music options, as Instagram can also be, with the pending elimination of TikTok from the U.S. market doubtlessly leaving a spot for music-based engagement.
Which can also be evident within the new options for Snapchat+ subscribers, who’re getting the choice to set a customized ringtone for pals:
“Snapchat+ subscribers can now pick their very personal ringtone for every of their pals or group chats. With customized ringtones, you’ll be able to inform who’s supplying you with a name with out even your cellphone!”
That is probably essentially the most retro new characteristic I’ve seen in a while.
Again within the early 2000’s, promoting ringtones was a critical enterprise, with many individuals paying to customise their cellphone alerts within the type of the most recent pop hits. And now, Snap’s bringing it again, which could possibly be a enjoyable possibility for Snap’s paying subscribers.
Snapchat+ subscribers are additionally getting the choice to rewatch Snap that they’ve despatched:
“Quickly, Snapchat+ subscribers can replay their very own Snap for as much as 5 minutes after sending.”
These are some enjoyable updates, which, as famous, goal to reawaken some tendencies of yesteryear, in new kind. And in the event that they catch on, they may assist to spark extra consideration and engagement for the app, and extra subscribers for its paid providing.
You’ll be able to take a look at Snap’s full August characteristic replace overview right here.
