Snapchat working to bring Facebook-like functionality to users

Facebook has been guilty for copying many features from competitors, but that doesn’t mean it can’t go the other way around in some instances. Snapchat is reportedly working on a brand new feature that Facebook already offers to its users for quite some time.

App researcher Jane Wong discovered a new Snapchat feature that will allow users to add events in the app. Support for events, once added to Snapchat, will open up new options for users, like the possibility to join group chats for the event.

Once you create an event, you can invite Snapchat friends in a group chat. Also, swiping up on an invite will allow you to join a group chat for the event. The events a Snapchat users will be able to create can be assigned to specific locations, which means that they’ll likely to be integrated with Snap Map.

Obviously, since the new feature hasn’t been made official, it’s unclear when exactly Snapchat will launch it. In fact, we’re not even sure whether or not it will make it to the general public.

Food
Malaysia’s largest coffee chain Zus Coffee targets 200 Southeast Asian outlets this year

Sign up for newsletters


Must read

Behind the Buzz
Retail News Asia — Your Daily Fix of What’s Happening in Asian Retail

We’re here to keep you in the loop—every single day. Whether you’re running a small local shop, scaling an online biz, or part of a global brand making moves in Asia, we’ve got something for you.

With 50+ fresh stories a week and 13.6 million readers, Retail News Asia isn’t just another news site—it’s the go-to source for all things retail across the region.
Retail Updates
Fresh updates. Real insights. Delivered daily or weekly—no spam, just retail gold.

Copyright © 2014 -2025 | Retail News Asia