We’re a culture that’s swimming in media, and since we have so much to wade through, all the better that we can do so fast.
Moments don’t last forever, and so when you view a snap from one of your contacts, you’re encouraged to take it in for what it is–a moment–before moving along.
Though features have been added that allow you to hang onto that media for a little bit longer, the whole point of the app is to consume media at a pace as similar as possible to how life is experienced. In true Mission Impossible style (“this message will self-destruct in 10 seconds”), all media shared through Snapchat is limited in its lifespan, by default. Out of the many social media experiences that embrace “the feed”–the ever-present, never-ending barrages of status updates, images, videos, and links–Snapchat has perhaps taken that experience to its furthest reaches. No longer must your Snapchat experience be limited to your smartphone, however we’ll show you how to access the popular app with a free download for your Windows PC, whether you’re using Windows 7, 8, 10, or XP. Not only is practically every person in the US packing a smartphone in their pocket, many of them are also feet-first immersed into the world of social media such as Snapchat.
