Snapchat introduces new features for user account personalization

Snapchat is launching new customization features for Snapchat+ subscribers, such as personalized houses on the Snap Map, enhanced interactions with your digital pets, rapidly Snaps, and more.

Snapchat introduces new features for user account personalization
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Snapchat is introducing new customization options for Snapchat+ subscribers to differentiate itself from other platforms and attract more users to its service, which currently boasts 9 million subscribers.

Personalized houses on Snap Map: Now subscribers can create a personalized house on Snap Map, visible to themselves and friends they share the location with. There are countless ways to customize your unique house, whether it's a realistic look or a whimsical candy castle.

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Custom pets in chats: Subscribers can now feature custom pets next to their Bitmojis in chats and on Snap Map, adding a personal touch to their conversations and interactions.

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Improved Snap expiration choices: Users can now send Snaps that expire in 0.10, 0.25, and 0.50 seconds, offering faster and more versatile sharing possibilities.

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Snapchat also has new features available to the entire community:

Live "Mirror" feature in Bitmoji Builder: Now, all Snapchat users can use a new live feature in Bitmoji Builder that helps them select features closely resembling their own appearance.

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AI-powered lenses: Snapchat unveils new lenses powered by AI, like "My 5-Year Old Self," which transforms users into their younger selves, enhancing creative expression and nostalgia.

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