Some of the features of Snapchat that you should know to include the following:

• Chat -The app enables you to stay in touch with friends through sharing group stories, or instant messaging. Furthermore, you can also engage up to sixteen friends in a video call at once. You can also express your feelings with Bitmojis and Friendmojis,
• Snap - Tap to take a photo or long-press for a video. You can modify your photo by adding a filter or lens.  Also, you can create your own filter to modify your video or photo,
• Discover - With Snapchat, you can watch exclusive shows and breaking news. You will also be updated with stories from high-ranking publishers. Stories Snapchat allows you to view your friends’ stories to see how their days unfold. You also get to watch stories from Snapchat communities,
• Memories - The app allows you to save your snaps with free cloud storage and access them anytime you want. You can edit and send old pictures and videos to friends. Also, you can create stories from special events and share them with family and friends. 

Here are the steps involved in downloading Snapchat on your mobile device:

• Download its apk file online and install the app Or open Google Google Play on your mobile device.
• Type “Snapchat” on the Google Play search field Touch “Snapchat” from the list of search result.
• Tap “install” to download and install the app.
• Wait for the download to complete.
• Tap “open” to launch the app.

How to download and install Snapchat on your mobile device?

The steps below explain how you can download the app on Google Play:

1. Launch Google Play on your Android device Input “Snapchat” in the search bar.
2. Touch the most relevant search result Tap “install” to download and install the app.
3. Wait for the process to complete.
4. Tap “open” to launch the app.

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Snapchat Tips and Tricks

You should not miss that Snapchat comes with several features that are less obvious; so, you might not have discovered some essential functionalities of the app. The tips and tricks below will enable you to access some of the app’s hidden features and get the most of it:

• Utilize multiple filters Swipe left to include a color filter to your snap. You can also add other effects to your snaps, including time, add black and white color, among others,
• Switch between the main camera and front-facing when taking videos and pictures These features work on iOS devices. By double-tapping your screen you can switch between the front and main camera,
• Set up two-step authentication To set up login verification, add a phone number to your Snapchat account and go to settings to enable it. You will be notified whenever someone tries to access your account through an unknown device,
• Check the Snapchat setting that is hidden To access hidden settings, swipe down and touch the setting icon. Tap “additional services” and then touch “manage” to see the hidden options on this platform,
• Other tips and tricks that you should know include: Use a profile GIF Spice up your video snaps with a soundtrack