Any users paying for Snapchat+ should know about this simple feature that adds individuality to how they use the app––Camera Color Borders. While snapping a photo, change the display color to give a more vibrant view. It doesn’t change the picture but adds a little extra flair to the experience.
Snapchat+ rolled out new tools and functions for the fall, one being able to change the color of the camera border. It doesn’t sound like much, but it is just one way for subscribers to customize their Snap experience compared to the free version. For example, the recent update included Custom Sound Notifications, allowing members to choose a personalized alert for each of their friends. The members also gained new Halloween Bitmoji backgrounds exclusive to them. But the Camera Color Border is so minimalist that most users may not even realize the feature is available to them.
Changing Snapchat’s camera border can be a fun way to personalize the experience. Start by opening the app and tapping the Bitmoji on the top left of the screen to open the user profile. Then select ‘Snapchat+ membership card.’ Next, choose the ‘Capturing Color’ option. Finally, tap on one of eight colors to choose. It’s that simple but also very lackluster compared to other features.
More Snapchat+ Features
The camera border feature of Snapchat+ is somewhat disappointing, given that the platform charges $3.99 for the subscription. However, Snapchat+ comes with many other tools and functions as well. The latest drop equipped users with My Story Timer, which allows subscribers to set a custom expiration for their story versus the standard 24 hours. Previous Snapchat+ gave members access to Priority Story Replies, giving members more attention in the comments sections of their favorite Snapchat star. Most users may not see any need to pay for these items, although there are plenty who do. Snapchat quickly bragged when the membership reached one million subscribers just a couple of months after the initial release.
The Camera Color Border is a filler feature for the paid subscription, much like Snapchat+ exclusive Bitmoji Backgrounds. For developers, it’s easy, but Snapchat makes a lot of money from its members. So while some features are attention-grabbing, Snapchat+ will need to bring more to the table than Bitmoji backgrounds and camera borders. As for the best features of Snapchat+, general users don’t see the appeal, but it offers a leg up for professional social media stars.
Sources: Snapchat