Snapchat released its first-ever app for the iOS operating system back in 2011 but this came with iPhone-only compatibility. This limitation rendered the iPad user experience quite inferior; users were able to view black frames around the app when they tried to operate the app in their tablets.
Snapchat's iPad Upgrade: 13 Years of Black Bars End with Fullscreen Bliss
Since the early years, iPad users have been limited to this inconvenience as Snapchat did not design a proper support for the iPad’s bigger screen. This is due to the fact that the display of the app is not well adapted for the tablet thus making use of the tablet not as exciting as it is supposed to be.
But, after 13 long years of iPad users’ anger, Snapchat has come up with a solution. In this update, native support for iPad is added which means that the app is now compatible with iPadOS and supports the fullscreen mode.
As per the reports of 9to5mac, it indicates that this latest update works quite well as its interface now fits well on the bigger screen of the iPad. There are no fundamental changes in the app’s functionality but the Gui has been reworked to make it more friendly with iPad.
As much as this update is a plus, the application does not fully support tablets or rather the tablet version of the application is not well developed. For the present, use of the application is limited in that one can only use Snapchat in portrait format on the iPad and not landscape format.
Snapchat’s iPad Upgrade: Full-Screen Fun with a Few Portrait-Only Quirks
Snapchat has now extended its functionality to the iPads and that now the complete dedicated app support fills the screen. This change enables users to get immersed with the application interface in the process of taking snaps as well as when browsing through list of friends’ update s.
As for the new iPad support, the friends’ list was made wider, which means that more friends can fit in the second and fourth tabs. This enhancement further adds the issue of being more interactive and therefore makes it interesting.
But nevertheless, we can notice that Snapchat application for iPad is still underdeveloped. At the same time, the application is still only set up for portrait orientation, and there is no support for landscape orientation setup at this time which may be a disadvantage.
Some user may feel that Snapchat look slightly less polished on the iPad as compared to other tablet device. Another aspect of the app that is still in development for tablets is the responsiveness issue due to how the given elements are going to look on a larger screen.
All in all, I can suggest that Snapchat native support on iPad is a good sign; however, there are still some concerns. It is hoped that the authors of the app continue developing new tweaks in the future which might bring the app to a higher level tailored for readable on tablets.
Snapchat's AI Overhaul: Chat with My AI, Create Bitmojis, and More!
This year, Snapchat has first unveiled several features that make use of artificial intelligence and improve interaction and personalization. Among them, there is the “My AI” button that opens a chat with a virtual assistant which is able to set a reminder and start a countdown. This feature is also intended to allow for the tracking of the tasks assigned as well as their completion, within the app.
Nonetheless, applying the AI, Snapchat offers an ability to create unique Bitmoji. With the design of the AI technology, the users can easily design and personalize their avatars such as Bitmoji. This frees up more of the user’s creativity and just makes avatar creation more exciting and fun.
The last update also underlines Snapchat’s strategy to remain one of the leaders in the modern technologies sphere. Thus, the involvement of these AI components improves the app’s performance and optimizes the user Interface. This move is indicative to Snapchat’s continue intent to incorporate advanced technology in its application.
Still, Snapchat remains relatively open to everyone since the application can be downloaded for free from the App Store. To use it, one needs a device with iOS 13 and above, thus allowing the program to be used in most currently existing models of iPhones and iPads. This makes users’ utility from the features increase without requiring the further costly effort that goes with making technology physically accessible.
In a nutshell, one can state that the updates launched by Snapchat recently show its commitment to evolution and improvement in customers’ experience. Hence, further developing and improving, Snapchat tries to present its users with even more engaging content through using AI-based tools and improving avatar’s customization.
