Thursday, 18 April 2013

Snapchat Blog#9

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    What is Snapchat?
           Snapchat is best described as a photo messaging application. Snapchat allows its users to not only take pictures but also add text or drawings to the pictures. This application also allows its users to record videos! This amazing application was developed by four students in the University of Stanford.  This application is available on apple devices such as iPhone, iPod and iPad. In order to use this app you must download it from the Apple App store! 

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           What makes this app very fun and unique is the fact that the users set a time limit for how long the other person is allowed to view the picture. The time limit goes up to 10 seconds. The receiver of the photo is also not allowed to save the picture as they are only able to see it for a very short amount of time.After the picture is sent, an email will be sent to the person who sent the picture reassuring them that the picture was seen and also deleted. However, it is possible for the viewer of the picture to take a screen shot of the picture. In that case, a notification will be sent to notify you that the picture has been saved. After that it is up to you on what actions you wish to take. Nevertheless, the main purpose of this application was for the receivers of the pictures to only see it for a while and it makes it more thrilling and fun. It’s more fun because you are able to make a goofy face and don’t have to worry about the other person having that picture of you forever. This app is 100% free. The users of this app really like it as it’s a very silly app. You are able to let loose and just have some fun! I think the users also really enjoy this app because it’s very unique and different!

                      
              Personal Opinion:
 I really like this app because I feel like its very fun .The whole concept of only seeing the picture for a couple of seconds definitely has a thrilling factor! I use this app whenever I am bored and need some entertainment! However, there are also some concerns for this app. Some people believe that this app may allow its users to sent inappropriate pictures and no will see it except the person who it is sent to. Also, the picture is deleted and never seen again. This is a problem but I feel like the positives outweigh the negatives! However, if there are more scenarios and cases where this app is misused then maybe it is best for it to be stopped. For right now, I recommend anyone who likes taking pictures to download this app and start using it safely and most importantly have fun with it! So have fun but be safe and start using this amazing application today! 

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