Update: We have a little conflict as the New York Times reports that the app disables the recipient's screenshot functionality while users say that those receiving a picture from Snapchat can take a screenshot of the picture, and the sender is alerted to the taking of the screenshot. Considering that users of snapchat have by definition used the app, we'll go with them.
Those who like to send out sext messages have a new app for the iPhone that will allow the racy pictures to "self-destruct" within 1 to 10 seconds. Snapchat is the name of the app and it is available free from the Apple App Store. The app disables the ability of the recipient to take a screenshot but can't stop someone taking a picture of the picture using another handset. Additionally, images you send are kept on the developer's servers and while the company tries to delete user's picture's immediately, it can't guarantee that all pictures you send will be deleted. In other words, send those sexting photographs at your own risk, warns Snapchat's privacy policy.
Snapchat was featured in the New York Times this past weekend and the iconic paper noted that according to Pew Research, 6% of adult Americans admit to sending "sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude photo or video" using a cellphone. 15% of adult Americans have received such material and 3% of teenagers say they have sent out X-rated pictures using their handset. Apple, not totally blind to the use of the app, has it designated for users 12 years of age and older and warns of "mild sexual content or nudity".
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: