Snapchat has always been about short-form messages and content. The platform thrives on short, temporary content that allows the platform to maintain its ethereal appeal. With their recent resurgence, the platform has been hard at work looking for brand new ways to allow Snapchatters to connect.
This time around, they’re introducing Snap Minis. These Snap Minis are personalized, short messages or content which Snapchatters can use for their interactions. These Snap Minis are taking the form of personalized messages to even sending prepaid top-ups over the app.
The Birthday Mini allows you to wish your friends on their big day. The feature allows you to see all your friends who have allowed their birthdates to be seen on Snapchat. With this new Mini, you can send birthday wishes with unique stickers and even Lenses. If you want to, you can even set a countdown for your own birthday which will allow friends to swipe and play with the stickers and lenses in preparation for your big day.
The Givingli Mini will allow you to send a customized card to your friends – snail mail not required! Create and customize your own cards for a Birthday or any other occasion with this Mini and just send it over Snapchat once you’re done.
The Invstr StockStars mini isn’t just for looks. It allows you to learn the basics and polish your investing know-how. Hone your skills by putting yourself to the test as a savvy investor risk-free as you invest in a virtual portfolio that mimics the stock market in real-time. You can even challenge your friends!
The most interesting Snap Mini comes courtesy of Ding. The Ding Mini allows you to surprise your friends with the gift of connectivity. It offers you discounts and even prepaid tops which you can purchase as gifts or for yourself. The Mini supports a majority of telco providers.
There are more Minis coming up on Snapchat with the company working with content creators and apps like Headspace, Prediction Master, and Tembo. Keep an eye out for more Snap Minis as more hit the platform in the coming weeks.