Apps

It all started with two pairs of boots. One black, one snake print. I was headed to a casual date and couldn’t decide which vibe screamed “effortless but hot.” So I opened Snapchat, snapped a quick mirror selfie, and tried to create a poll. That’s when I realized—Snapchat doesn’t make it obvious how to do a poll. The good news? …

I subscribed to Snapchat Plus on a whim—somewhere between an existential scroll session and wondering if my Hinge crush rewatched my Story 12 times. It cost me less than my iced dirty chai, but I still paused before committing. Because let’s be real: how much is Snapchat Plus, and is it just another app trying to finesse my wallet? Turns …

I was three Snaps deep into a cute convo with a guy I met at a concert. He sent fire emojis. I replied with a selfie. Then suddenly… poof. A cold, gray X showed up next to his name. I stared at my screen, thinking, What does the X mean on Snapchat, and why is my love life being sabotaged …

I’ll admit it: I’m the kind of girl who said “I’d never pay for a social media app.” And then Snapchat whispered, “What if we give you exclusive icons, juicy insights, and a sprinkle of digital superiority for $3.99?” Naturally, I gave in. Because honestly, what does Snapchat Plus do that had me pulling out my wallet faster than I …

What Even Is That Little Peace Sign? I remember the exact moment I noticed it. Scrolling through my Snapchat list during an aggressively boring Zoom meeting, I saw a ✌️ next to my best friend’s name. I almost dropped my phone. Was it a new emoji? A secret code? A sign that I’d finally achieved Snapchat enlightenment? Spoiler alert: it’s …

I’ll admit it—I have a slight obsession with decoding people’s online habits. Not in a “hide in the bushes” way, but in a curious, scroll-too-long-on-Snapchat kind of way. So when I noticed that one of my Snap friends suddenly had a glittery little star next to their name, I did what any self-respecting social sleuth would do: I Googled how …

Confession time: I once missed a Snap from my best friend marked “time sensitive” because I was too busy stalking my ex’s dog’s new groomer. Priorities? Questionable. But the FOMO was real. That’s when I realized I had no clue what Snapchat actually meant by “time sensitive.” Spoiler: it’s not just a cute label. It has real implications, and if …

Ever had that moment at 1 a.m. when your friend drops “GTS” mid-convo, and you’re left squinting at your phone screen wondering, “What does GTS mean on Snapchat?” Yup, that was me—last night. In classic millennial fashion, instead of asking, I Googled it, wrapped in blankets like a confused burrito. Turns out, knowing Snapchat slang is essential for navigating the …

Last week, I had one of those social media moments—you know, the kind where everyone else has found a cool new filter, and you’re still stuck in basic selfie-land. I desperately needed to figure out how to unlock the butterfly’s lens on Snapchat because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t want butterflies softly fluttering around their face? After way too many …

I’ll admit it: I spiraled when I saw I got bumped from my bestie’s Mercury to Earth. At first, I thought Snapchat had gone full astrology girlie on us. I genuinely thought Snapchat Planets was some new birth chart collab. Turns out, I was wrong—but also not that far off. Because yes, Snapchat Planets do revolve around your friends, and …