Snapchat has added some new options, which are literally pretty retro-style, paying homage to older tendencies.
First off, Snapchat’s making an attempt to reignite curiosity in Bitstrips, the originating format of Bitmoji, which, at one stage, was enormous on Fb.
As per Snap:
“Our neighborhood has lengthy beloved Bitmoji Tales as a technique to keep related with enjoyable, comic-strip fashion tales. Now, we’re bringing brand-new episodes to Snapchatters that includes our 3D Bitmoji avatar for much more customized content material starring you and your folks.”
Bitstrips turned a viral pattern on Fb again in 2013, when, at one stage, it was the second most downloaded app on the planet. Snapchat has maintained the Bitstrips pattern with Bitmoji Tales, nevertheless it’s now making a renewed push on the choice.
So now you possibly can see your digital doppelganger in new story frames within the app.
Snapchat additionally lately added lyric stickers to facilitate singalongs with Snaps.
Evidently Snap could also be taking extra of an curiosity in music options, as Instagram can also be, with the pending removing of TikTok from the U.S. market probably leaving a niche 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 buddies:
“Snapchat+ subscribers can now select their very personal ringtone for every of their buddies or group chats. With customized ringtones, you possibly can inform who’s providing you with a name with out even your cellphone!”
That is presumably 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 fashion of the most recent pop hits. And now, Snap’s bringing it again, which might 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, intention to reawaken some tendencies of yesteryear, in new type. And in the event that they catch on, they might assist to spark extra consideration and engagement for the app, and extra subscribers for its paid providing.
You’ll be able to try Snap’s full August characteristic replace overview right here.
