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Snapchat rolls out Plans feature to organize gatherings directly inside the app

Users can invite up to 200 friends and track RSVPs, though location integration is not yet supported.

The short version

  • Snapchat launched a new feature called Plans, allowing users to coordinate in-person events directly within the platform.[Engadget · The Verge]
  • The tool lets organizers invite up to 200 people and track attendee responses.[Engadget · The Verge]
  • Snap reported that over one-third of its core user base already relies on group chats to arrange get-togethers.[Engadget]
  • The initial version lacks location details, but a company spokesperson confirmed efforts to add location support are underway.[Engadget]

Key facts

  • Snapchat introduced a feature called Plans to facilitate organizing in-person meetups directly inside the app.[Engadget · The Verge]
  • The tool supports organizing gatherings of up to 200 participants and includes RSVP tracking.[Engadget · The Verge]
  • Snap stated that more than one-third of its core users already organize gatherings through group chats.[Engadget]
  • The feature launched without direct support for adding event locations.[Engadget]

What remains uncertain

  • It remains unspecified when location integration will be added to the Plans feature, although a spokesperson stated it is actively being developed.[Engadget]

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