Snapchat Enters Event Planning | Tech News

0:00It's September 10th. Welcome to Tech News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Alright, so Snapchat is stepping into the event planning game with something called, Snapchat plans. Basically, it's a way for you and your crew to set up real-world hangouts, like birthdays or even just a chill movie night, all within the app. You can send out invites, keep track of who's coming, and make sure everyone knows the time and place. No more digging through endless group chats. This move seems like Snapchat is trying to compete with other apps that are already doing this, like Partifull, which a lot of young people are using, to organize their get-togethers. It's interesting because it shows how social media platforms are trying to bridge the gap between online connections and actual face-to-face time, especially with Gen Z looking for more in-person experiences. The way it works is pretty straightforward. You create a Snapchat plan, give it a name, pick a date and time, and you can invite up to 200 friends.

1:00They get the invite right in their chat, and they can hit you back with a going, maybe, or can go. It's all about making it super simple to get people on the same page for an event. On top of that, there's a new My Plans section on your profile, where you can see all your past, present, and future events at a glance. Plus, if you check out a friend's profile, you'll see the events you're both invited to. The host can update details and see the guests and guest-gay reminders before the event kicks off. Snapchat's saying these plans are private and invite only, so it's all about keeping your circle tight. It feels like they're trying to be more than just a place to send snaps. They want to be part of how you actually make plans and connect with people. Offline.