Summary The online photo sharing app has finally ended its no link policy to compete with Instagram
(Web Desk) – Snapchat has come up a set of exciting new updates including the ‘add links’ option. It has finally ended the policy of sharing no links in the snaps and given the consumers a leverage to promote their websites. With this advancement, users can now share links of their blogs, vlogs and other content.
The add links feature called ‘Paperclips’ has been rolled out for all iPhone and Android smartphone users. People can attach website URLs to their snaps which will be accessible for friends. The links will open in Snapchat’s internal browsers. In the past, only ad campaigns and discover content included links on the photo sharing app. The internal browser will prevent users from exposure of malware and spams. Users will be allowed to report inappropriate content in the external links.
Here’s how you can add Paperclips, Voice Filters and Backdrops to your snaps:
The second feature called ‘Backdrop’ lets users edit artistic and colourful patterns behind their images. The background effects will also be placed in the Vertical Toolkit.
Last but not the least, ‘Voice Filters’ are another exciting way to interactive photo sharing on the updated Snapchat. The voice filters were only available previously through augmented visual reality filters, but now, they have been given in the Vertical Toolkit as a separate feature. It has versatile voice tones of fun-filled characters. Users can add humour, fun and style to their Snapchat stories with this addition.
It is expected that other photo sharing services, especially Instagram and WhatsApp will adopt this feature also. The tempting new advancement will surely engage the users a little more now.
Originally published in TechCrunch
