SnapChat

Valentine’s Day is here and just like every other occasion, you may want to share photos and videos with your loved ones Among others, the most popular method is sharing Snaps on Snapchat where users post images, videos and texts as per their mood and occasion. Just like Instagram Stories, Snapchat’s AR filters also allow users to change the look and feel of their photos by adding things like caps, hearts, goggles and more. Snapchat has a wide-range of filters available from several categories including love-themed filters specifically designed for Valentine’s Day. Here's a list of 15 good Instagram and Snapchat filters. Wondering where to get these filters and use it to post Snaps. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to find these filters and use them. Read on. Pre-requisites:Working internet connectivity Latest version of Snapchat app Steps to find and use Instagram Valentine’s Day filters 1. Open Snapchat app Snapchat 2. It will open on the default camera page 3. Tap on the ‘Filter’ icon from the right side of the shutter button 4. Tap on Explore button from bottom right corner 5. Scroll through the lenses through various categories or tap on Search icon at the top and…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Love is in the air, and on social media. On Valentine's Day weekend, global creator company Jellysmack reveals that audience demand for content from creator couples is heating up across Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. (PRNewsfoto/Jellysmack) The internet's obsession with creator couples is a cultural phenomenon that is rarely discussed, but Jellysmack's data proves it is a rapidly growing segment. Currently, the company has nearly 30 video creator couples in its exclusive Creator Program—a partnership that helps creators grow their audience across multiple social media platforms. In 2020, couples in Jellysmack's Creator Program generated 10.3 billion video views on Facebook alone. In fact, content produced by Creator Program couples over-indexes in performance – representing roughly 20% of all social video posts but 34% of total views.  There also seems to be a correlation between Valentine's Day and interest in couples content. Popular sweethearts Montana & Ryan have attracted over 10 million views on TikTok in the last seven days alone, up nearly 50% from the week prior. The devoted duo of Charles & Alyssa Forever has experienced a 279% surge in views on TikTok within the last month. Last year alone, Charles & Alyssa's content generated 2.8 billion views…

The Ada County Sheriff's Office says Steven A. Stoddard is facing three felonies after deputies say he was dealing drugs through Snapchat's direct ...

Leaders said they are trying to learn from the incident and help dismantle systemic racism in various ways, such as adding Black and Latino history classes. NAUGATUCK, Conn. — During Naugatuck's Board of Education meeting Thursday evening, education leaders addressed the incident in which the police chief’s daughter was accused of sending racist Snapchat posts two years ago.   “We’ve heard from numerous folks, especially our students of color, black and brown students, that having a voice and being heard is something we need to improve upon,” Superintendent Chris Montini said.  Leaders said they are trying to learn from the incident and help dismantle systemic racism in various ways, such as adding Black and Latino history classes and hiring a more diverse staff.  “We should have been diverse from the start no matter the incident, there should have always been black history taught,” resident Elijah Loucks said.  Community members planning to speak out during the public meeting were not happy they were only able to make comments through the virtual meeting’s chat room. The board stated it would not permit in public session any expression of a personal complaint against school personnel or any person connected with the school system.…

Upper School Counselors Michelle Bracken, Brittany Bronson and Tina McGraw and Athletics Counselor Kat Scardino sent an all-school email Thursday addressing heightened mental health concerns in the school community following the fatal overdose of Sam Chapman, a 16-year-old who attended Milken Community School, on Sunday. Chapman died of a drug overdose at home after connecting with a drug dealer on Snapchat, according to an Instagram post by Dr. Laura Berman, Chapman’s mother. “Sheltering at home. A drug dealer connected with on Snapchat and gave him fentanyl-laced Xanax and he overdosed in his room,” Berman’s post reads. Chapman’s death underscored recent concerns about students’ mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as students lack access to traditional support networks such as spending time with friends or confiding in trusted adults at school. Zoe Shapiro ’23, a member of the school’s Plus One Club that supports students through their struggles with grief and mental health, said she has struggled with depression since sixth grade. Although she said she did not resort to substance abuse, Shapiro said she understands the transition from struggling with poor mental health to abusing substances. “My depression never went into drug abuse or anything like that, but I…

A man accused of collecting a €6,000 drugs debt with menaces was caught yesterday taking photographs on his mobile phone during his appearance at Cork District Court.23-year-old Corey O’Brien of Rockboro Heights, Waterpark, Carrigaline, County Cork, was formally served with a book of evidence by Detective Garda Ian Breen yesterday.However, before the matter could be dealt with it, it was brought to the attention of Judge Olann Kelleher that the accused was taking Snapchat images of himself in court.Garda Karen Ring who was on duty at Cork District Court confiscated the defendant’s phone.Judge Olann Kelleher addressed the defendant directly and said his phone was being seized.Corey O’Brien said to the judge:  I wasn’t taking pictures of you at all. I was just taking a photo of the court. Garda Ring confirmed that there were images from the court on the phone and that she had deleted them. The phone was returned to the accused.On the application of Sergeant John Kelleher, Judge Kelleher sent the case against Corey O’Brien forward from Cork District Court to the present sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court.The single charge on the indictment stated that over a period from June 1 to July 26 at Heatherfield,…

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County District Attorney's office is warning about an increase in teenagers and young adults ingesting counterfeit pills laced with the deadly drug fentanyl.Investigators say the pills are trafficked through Snapchat and other teen-friendly social media platforms.They are often sold as Xanax or some form of oxycodone, such as Percocet, Vicodin, or OxyContin.What the buyer usually does not know is that the drugs are laced with fentanyl, which is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.And even a tiny dose - as little as two milligrams - is fatal for most people.Fresno County DA Lisa Smittcamp is asking parents and guardians to educate themselves and talk to their children about the dangers of illicit drugs.The DA is also partnering with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools to provide educational materials to school districts. Copyright © 2021 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Snapchat’s launching a new feature that prompts users to review their friends lists that will ask if they still want to be connected. Users of the messaging app will receive an initial Friend Check Up prompt, don't ignore it–it won't go away until you take the action. Think of it as a housekeeping reminder. If it’s been a while, now might be the time to sort through some of your connections to see if you no longer need or want to stay in touch.Spotify Testing Live LyricsIt seems Spotify is testing a new synced lyrics feature. The music streaming service already offers such perks in other markets—just not in the U.S. Instead, Spotify runs the “Behind the Lyrics” feature, which offers a combination of lyrics and trivia about the song being played. The live lyrics feature started rolling out on Tuesday. But because it's only a test, you might not see it in the Spotify app, due to its limited availability.Innovate Alabama WebsiteInnovate Alabama is officially live with its new website. Last summer Alabama Governor Kay Ivey the created Alabama Innovation Commission to focus on inclusive growth in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology. Alabama's success stories are rooted in innovation; from a horse-drawn…

The FBI said Tuesday that it had arrested a man allegedly seen smoking in the Capitol Rotunda during the deadly Jan. 6 riot.According to a complaint from the FBI, a witness submitted videos of Greg Rubenacker, a New York man, apparently smoking in the Rotunda during the Capitol breach. Officials said the videos were posted to Snapchat by Rubenacker.In one clip, Rubenacker allegedly said, “Holy shit! This is history! We took the Capitol!” In another segment, he allegedly said, “Smoke out the Capitol, baby.” According to the complaint, Rubenacker appeared to be smoking a marijuana cigarette and using a vaping device.A Snapchat story appearing to be from Rubenacker's account showed protesters outside the Capitol with the caption "America is pissed."*New York DJ who lit up a doobie in the rotunda on Jan. 6, was arrested today in the Capitol riot.*Greg Rubenacker said on Snapchat: “Smoke out the Capitol, baby.”*Charges: unlawful entry to restricted building; violent entry; disorderly conduct.https://t.co/ePoMPg76zJ pic.twitter.com/tvMhf509j1— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) February 10, 2021"The witness stated  had known Rubenacker for multiple years and had attended school with Rubenacker," the FBI complaint read. "Your affiant also searched the New York Department of Motor Vehicles and discovered a driver’s license photograph for a Greg Rubenacker. When shown the driver’s license photograph,…

Snap is introducing a new feature it’s calling Friend Check Up. On Snapchat, having someone friended could give them access to your story and even possibly your location, depending on your Snap Map settings, so Snap wants to make sure that everyone on your friends list is still someone you actually want to call your friend. This feature could help make the platform safer for users, if they choose to use it. It could be a good way to help you realize you might still have somebody friended that you don’t want to see your posts. And I know there’ve been plenty of times when I’ve looked at a friend or follower of mine and said “I have no idea who this person is,” or worse: “oops, my ex can see my sadtweeting.” Snap says that the feature will be rolling out globally on Android “in the coming weeks” and to iOS devices “in the coming months.” The reminder will show up as a notification on your profile screen, as you can see in this GIF: The Friend Check Up feature shows a notification reminding you to look at your friends list. GIF: Snap If you’d like to do a…