Snapchat has started rolling out an app update for Apple platforms that introduces native support for iPads. This update means that the multimedia messaging app is now fully compatible with iPads. Snapchat was launched for iOS in 2011 and was available on both iPhones and iPads. Previously, the app mirrored its iPhone version on iPads, which resulted in thick black borders on the sides due to its vertical design. With the new update, Snapchat now natively supports iPads and opens in full-screen mode without black borders.
“It's still the same Snapchat you know and love, but this time on the big screen,” the company said in the update's release notes. “Snapchat now has native support for iPad! This means Snapchat fills the entire screen of an iPad, offers a bigger canvas when taking Snaps, and allows you to see more friends on the 2nd and 4th tabs,” Snapchat added.
The latest version of the Snapchat iOS app now supports full-screen mode on iPadOS. However, according to 9to5Mac, it only works in portrait mode and does not support landscape mode. In addition, 9to5Mac reported that the initial release of the iPad interface had some bugs.
Earlier this year, Snapchat introduced AI features, editable chats, and emoji reactions. Users can now use artificial intelligence to create Bitmoji avatars and interact with My AI to start a countdown or create reminders.
Snapchat also released a generative artificial intelligence suite as part of its new Lens Studio 5.0 release. This on-device AI model enhances the augmented reality (AR) experience by allowing users to input an idea for transformation and generate vivid AR experiences in real time.
First published: 27 August 2024 | 12:35 IS
