Snapchat ramps up messaging service with Chat 2.0

Snapchat ramps up messaging service with Chat 2.0
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Snapchat is dressing up its messaging with an upgraded video chat and animations, part of the social network\'s efforts to be the preferred service for young users. \"We\'re excited to introduce Chat 2.0,\" the California startup announced on its blog Tuesday.

Snapchat is dressing up its messaging with an upgraded video chat and animations, part of the social network's efforts to be the preferred service for young users. "We're excited to introduce Chat 2.0," the California startup announced on its blog Tuesday.

"You can start by sending a few chats, and when your friend shows up, start talking or video chatting instantly with one tap," it said. "Your friend can simply listen if you want to sing them a song, or watch if you have a new puppy to show them."

The new chat platform aims for improved video chat with new features such as sending an audio note or a "sticker" chosen from a range of images similar to those on Facebook's Messenger app.

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