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Snapchat takes aim at Partiful with new event-planning features
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In Short: Snapchat has introduced 'Snapchat Plans,' a new suite of features aimed at rivaling Partiful in organizing real-world events among young users.
Snapchat has introduced 'Snapchat Plans,' a new suite of features aimed at rivaling Partiful in organizing real-world events among young users. According to TechCrunch, the social network is taking on dedicated event planning apps as users increasingly turn to specialized platforms for organizing get-togethers.
With 'Snapchat Plans,' users can create an event by adding a title, choosing a date and time, and inviting up to 200 friends. The new features allow users to send and receive invitations, track event details like the time, location, and attendees, and manage RSVPs with options to respond as 'Going,' 'Maybe,' or 'Can’t Go.
Snapchat users can also access a 'My Plans' section on their profiles to quickly browse all of their current, upcoming, and past events. Once a Snapchat Plan is created, hosts can see who’s attending, invite more friends, and update event details as needed. The app is designed to organize everything from birthday celebrations and sporting events to study sessions and weekend hangouts.
TechCrunch reports that Snapchat isn’t the only tech company taking on Partiful and other invitation apps, as Apple launched an app called Invites last year that lets users create custom invitations for any occasion. Snapchat’s move comes as young users seek more dedicated tools for event planning beyond group chats or social media.
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- TechCrunchlink