Snapchat is launching a feature that lets users set in-app reminders with the help of its My AI chatbot, the company announced Wednesday. The social network is also rolling out editable chat, custom AI-powered Bitmoji looks, map reactions, emoji reactions, and more.
With the new AI Reminders feature, Snapchat expects users to use its app instead of their device's default Clock app when setting countdowns and reminders. Users can do this by asking the app's My AI chatbot to set reminders for certain tasks or events, either directly in the AI Chat Her window or when chatting with friends. I can.
With this feature, you can, for example, set a reminder to complete an assignment or a countdown for your next date night. It could also push Snapchat into the realm of productivity apps, leading to increased usage.
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Regarding editable chats, users will be able to edit messages for up to 5 minutes after sending. The company says the feature will first be available to Snapchat+ subscribers, then rolled out to all users at some point in the future.
Additionally, users will soon be able to design their own digital clothing for Bitmoji using generative AI.
For example, you can customize your Bitmoji sweater pattern by entering prompts like “vivid doodles” or “skull flowers.” The app generates patterns that can be further customized by zooming in or out. Once you're happy with how it looks, you can apply it to your Bitmoji or save it for future use.
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In another update, users who opt in to sharing their location with friends can now instantly react to their location on the map. For example, if you pass a friend on your morning commute, you can wave at them. Or, if you find your friend safely home after hanging out, you can send them a heart.
Snapchat is also rolling out emoji reactions in chats. Users could use her Bitmoji to react to messages and quickly respond to chats, but now they can respond using emojis. Emoji reactions have become popular on many other platforms, including Instagram and Messenger, so it makes sense for Snapchat to roll out the feature as well.
The release of the new feature comes days after Snap reported that it had 422 million daily active users in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 39 million, or 10%, from a year earlier. The company also reported that the number of Snapchat+ subscribers has more than tripled year-over-year to more than 9 million.