Snap shares surge after app redesign sparks user growth Shares of Snapchat owner Snap surged 35% last night after the company reported its first user growth since going public in 2017. Business • 08 Feb 18
Snap shares surge after app redesign sparks user growth Shares of Snapchat owner Snap surged 35% last night after the company reported its first user growth since going public in 2017. Business • 08 Feb 18
Snapchat to let users share Stories elsewhere Snapchat is to allow users to share Stories created on the platform with those outside the app for the first time. Technology • 23 Jan 18
Snapchat to let users share Stories elsewhere Snapchat is to allow users to share Stories created on the platform with those outside the app for the first time. Technology • 23 Jan 18
WhatsApp has biggest growth among social messaging apps WhatsApp was the big winner when it came to growth in the use of social messaging platforms in Ireland over the past three months. Business • 14 Dec 17
WhatsApp has biggest growth among social messaging apps WhatsApp was the big winner when it came to growth in the use of social messaging platforms in Ireland over the past three months. Business • 14 Dec 17
China's Tencent buys 12% stake in Snapchat owner China's Tencent now holds a 12% stake in Snapchat operator Snap, the company said today. Business • 08 Nov 17
China's Tencent buys 12% stake in Snapchat owner China's Tencent now holds a 12% stake in Snapchat operator Snap, the company said today. Business • 08 Nov 17
Snapchat parent to commission TV programmes Snapchat's parent company has announced plans to create TV programmes for its mobile app as part of a new deal with TV giant NBCUniversal. Technology • 17 Oct 17
Snapchat parent to commission TV programmes Snapchat's parent company has announced plans to create TV programmes for its mobile app as part of a new deal with TV giant NBCUniversal. Technology • 17 Oct 17
Social messaging levels continue to rise in Q2 - survey Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest have both seen their number of account holders in Ireland grow over the past month, new figures reveal. Business • 15 Sep 17
Social messaging levels continue to rise in Q2 - survey Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest have both seen their number of account holders in Ireland grow over the past month, new figures reveal. Business • 15 Sep 17
Snap co-founders will not sell shares as stock slumps Snap Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel has said neither he nor co-founder Bobby Murphy will sell shares of the Snapchat parent this year, but that failed to soothe investors after quarterly results fell short of analyst expectations. Business • 11 Aug 17
Snap co-founders will not sell shares as stock slumps Snap Chief Executive Officer Evan Spiegel has said neither he nor co-founder Bobby Murphy will sell shares of the Snapchat parent this year, but that failed to soothe investors after quarterly results fell short of analyst expectations. Business • 11 Aug 17
Snap shares down in brisk trade on lock-up expiry Shares of Snap, owner of the Snapchat messaging app, had their busiest trading day in two and a half months in a volatile session in the US last night, Business • 01 Aug 17
Snap shares down in brisk trade on lock-up expiry Shares of Snap, owner of the Snapchat messaging app, had their busiest trading day in two and a half months in a volatile session in the US last night, Business • 01 Aug 17
Social media firms seek World Cup highlights rights Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are seeking online rights to video highlights from Twenty-first Century Fox for next year's soccer World Cup, it has been reported. Technology • 06 Jul 17
Social media firms seek World Cup highlights rights Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are seeking online rights to video highlights from Twenty-first Century Fox for next year's soccer World Cup, it has been reported. Technology • 06 Jul 17
Snapchat users can now search for Snaps using a map Snapchat has added a map to its photo sharing service, enabling users to view photos and videos based on location for the first time. Technology • 21 Jun 17
Snapchat users can now search for Snaps using a map Snapchat has added a map to its photo sharing service, enabling users to view photos and videos based on location for the first time. Technology • 21 Jun 17
Snap starts selling "Spectacles" in Europe Snap, parent company of the mobile application Snapchat, has begun selling its Spectacles sunglasses, which have built-in cameras in Europe. Technology • 02 Jun 17
Snap starts selling "Spectacles" in Europe Snap, parent company of the mobile application Snapchat, has begun selling its Spectacles sunglasses, which have built-in cameras in Europe. Technology • 02 Jun 17
Snapchat users can now collaborate on Stories Snapchat users can now create Stories in collaboration with other users for the first time, the social media app has announced. Technology • 23 May 17
Snapchat users can now collaborate on Stories Snapchat users can now create Stories in collaboration with other users for the first time, the social media app has announced. Technology • 23 May 17
Shares in Snapchat's parent company plunge Snap Inc shares have plunged after the owner of Snapchat reported slowing user growth and revenue in its first earnings report as a public company, missing Wall Street's estimates as it competes with copycat messaging apps. News • 11 May 17
Shares in Snapchat's parent company plunge Snap Inc shares have plunged after the owner of Snapchat reported slowing user growth and revenue in its first earnings report as a public company, missing Wall Street's estimates as it competes with copycat messaging apps. News • 11 May 17
Snapchat to allow messages live forever Snapchat is to allow users to view images and video without a time limit for the first time as part of a major update to the social app. Technology • 09 May 17
Snapchat to allow messages live forever Snapchat is to allow users to view images and video without a time limit for the first time as part of a major update to the social app. Technology • 09 May 17
Snapchat shares surge 40% on trading debut Instant messaging service Snapchat has surged in its debut trade , jumping more than 40% from the level set in the initial public offering last night. News • 02 Mar 17
Snapchat shares surge 40% on trading debut Instant messaging service Snapchat has surged in its debut trade , jumping more than 40% from the level set in the initial public offering last night. News • 02 Mar 17
Snap aims to raise $3.4bn in IPO Snap Inc has priced its initial public offering above its target range, raising $3.4 billion as investors set aside concerns about its lack of profits and voting rights for a piece of the hottest tech IPO in years. Business • 01 Mar 17
Snap aims to raise $3.4bn in IPO Snap Inc has priced its initial public offering above its target range, raising $3.4 billion as investors set aside concerns about its lack of profits and voting rights for a piece of the hottest tech IPO in years. Business • 01 Mar 17
Snap sets valuation below expectations Snap has set a valuation of between $16.20 billion and $18.52 billion in its initial public offering, significantly below expectations. Business • 16 Feb 17
Snap sets valuation below expectations Snap has set a valuation of between $16.20 billion and $18.52 billion in its initial public offering, significantly below expectations. Business • 16 Feb 17
Snap to spend $1 billion on Amazon cloud services Snap, owner of the popular Snapchat app, said it expected to spend $1 billion over the next five years to use Amazon.com cloud services. Business • 09 Feb 17
Snap to spend $1 billion on Amazon cloud services Snap, owner of the popular Snapchat app, said it expected to spend $1 billion over the next five years to use Amazon.com cloud services. Business • 09 Feb 17
Snapchat parent company plans $3bn flotation The parent company of the fast growing social network Snapchat has filed documents indicating it plans to float part of the business on the stock market. News • 03 Feb 17
Snapchat parent company plans $3bn flotation The parent company of the fast growing social network Snapchat has filed documents indicating it plans to float part of the business on the stock market. News • 03 Feb 17
Snapchat parent to move closer to IPO this week The parent company of hit mobile-messaging service Snapchat is expected to make its debut as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange, according to reports. Business • 31 Jan 17
Snapchat parent to move closer to IPO this week The parent company of hit mobile-messaging service Snapchat is expected to make its debut as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange, according to reports. Business • 31 Jan 17
Facebook tests Snapchat style 'Stories' feature Facebook is testing a new Snapchat and Instagram style 'Stories' feature in Ireland, beginning today. Business • 25 Jan 17
Facebook tests Snapchat style 'Stories' feature Facebook is testing a new Snapchat and Instagram style 'Stories' feature in Ireland, beginning today. Business • 25 Jan 17
Snapchat picks London for its international HQ Messaging app Snapchat said today that it would make London the home of its international operations. Business • 10 Jan 17
Snapchat picks London for its international HQ Messaging app Snapchat said today that it would make London the home of its international operations. Business • 10 Jan 17
Snapchat files for stock market flotation Snapchat has filed for an initial public offering, according to sources familiar with the situation, a move that would put the messaging app a step closer to the biggest US stock market debut since 2014. Business • 16 Nov 16
Snapchat files for stock market flotation Snapchat has filed for an initial public offering, according to sources familiar with the situation, a move that would put the messaging app a step closer to the biggest US stock market debut since 2014. Business • 16 Nov 16
Snapchat parent working on IPO - reports Photo-sharing app Snapchat's parent is working on an initial public offering that could value the company at $25 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Business • 07 Oct 16
Snapchat parent working on IPO - reports Photo-sharing app Snapchat's parent is working on an initial public offering that could value the company at $25 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal has reported. Business • 07 Oct 16
Snapchat launches in-built video app sunglasses Picture messaging app Snapchat is set to launch sunglasses with a built-in video camera. Technology • 24 Sep 16
Snapchat launches in-built video app sunglasses Picture messaging app Snapchat is set to launch sunglasses with a built-in video camera. Technology • 24 Sep 16
