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People keep spending more time using Snapchat, even though Instagram is cloning all of its featuresPeople keep spending more time using Snapchat, even though Instagram is cloning all of its features
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Time spent on Snap has grown almost 20 percent in the past six months.

By Kurt Wagner
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As Tropical Storm Harvey hits Houston, locals document the worst of it on SnapchatAs Tropical Storm Harvey hits Houston, locals document the worst of it on Snapchat
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The app’s new feature Snap Maps lets you see videos from anyone — including people trapped by torrential flooding.

By Eric Johnson
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Snapchat is still bigger than Instagram for younger U.S. millennialsSnapchat is still bigger than Instagram for younger U.S. millennials
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If you’re an 18- to 24-year-old, Snapchat is your sweet spot.

By Kurt Wagner
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These are the 10 most popular mobile apps in AmericaThese are the 10 most popular mobile apps in America
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Facebook and Google remain the big winners.

By Dan Frommer
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A new study says more teens than expected are leaving Facebook for Instagram and SnapchatA new study says more teens than expected are leaving Facebook for Instagram and Snapchat
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Facebook’s teen problems may be back, says eMarketer.

By Kurt Wagner
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CNN is ditching its Snapchat Discover magazine in favor of a daily Snapchat news showCNN is ditching its Snapchat Discover magazine in favor of a daily Snapchat news show
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CNN hopes millennials want to get their news on Snapchat.

By Kurt Wagner
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How to watch the solar eclipse on Facebook, Snapchat and TwitterHow to watch the solar eclipse on Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter
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Another dark shadow is about to descend upon the United States.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap stock went up more than 6 percent on the day employees were finally able to sell their sharesSnap stock went up more than 6 percent on the day employees were finally able to sell their shares
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Snap’s employee lockup period is officially over.

By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
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Snap co-founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy say they won’t sell any of their stock this yearSnap co-founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy say they won’t sell any of their stock this year
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It’s not surprising, but it’s still important.

By Kurt Wagner
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Is Snap having its Facebook stock moment? Or are things really as bad as they seem?Is Snap having its Facebook stock moment? Or are things really as bad as they seem?
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Snap has had two bad quarters in a row. What’s the deal?

By Kurt Wagner
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Live notes from Snap’s Q2 earnings callLive notes from Snap’s Q2 earnings call
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Follow along with us for Evan Spiegel’s second earnings call.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap added fewer users and made less money than Wall Street expectedSnap added fewer users and made less money than Wall Street expected
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Snap missed on earnings for the second straight quarter.

By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
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Blue Apron and Snap stocks are both down over 40 percent since going publicBlue Apron and Snap stocks are both down over 40 percent since going public
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The companies are reporting earnings today.

By Rani Molla
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Snap needs to prove it’s still growing despite Facebook’s repeated copyingSnap needs to prove it’s still growing despite Facebook’s repeated copying
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Here’s what to watch for when Snap reports Q2 earnings on Thursday.

By Kurt Wagner
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One Snap metric to watch: How much money is generated by each of its usersOne Snap metric to watch: How much money is generated by each of its users
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Snap’s revenue per user will be key if the company wants to paint a pretty picture for Wall Street.

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
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Snap stock is up after the world’s biggest ad buyer said it will spend even more money on SnapchatSnap stock is up after the world’s biggest ad buyer said it will spend even more money on Snapchat
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WPP says it plans to double spending on Snap ads this year.

By Kurt Wagner
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Instagram wants you to know people spend more time with Instagram than SnapchatInstagram wants you to know people spend more time with Instagram than Snapchat
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It’s been a year since Instagram cloned Snapchat Stories and now it’s got another message.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap stock didn’t tank on Monday, the day its employee lockup expiredSnap stock didn’t tank on Monday, the day its employee lockup expired
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There are some good explanations for why.

By Kurt Wagner
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Full transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Kara Swisher’s son Louie answer teen trend questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: The Verge’s Casey Newton and Kara Swisher’s son Louie answer teen trend questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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If you want to know what teens are doing on social media, ask a teen.

By Recode Staff
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NBC has 30 employees working on a daily news show exclusively for SnapchatNBC has 30 employees working on a daily news show exclusively for Snapchat
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It’s the first time a publisher has created a daily show for Snap.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap employees will soon be able to sell their stock. Here’s what that means for Snap’s stock price.Snap employees will soon be able to sell their stock. Here’s what that means for Snap’s stock price.
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Snap’s lock-up period ends on July 29.

By Kurt Wagner
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If you think Snap’s post-IPO stock slide is bad, remember that Facebook’s was worseIf you think Snap’s post-IPO stock slide is bad, remember that Facebook’s was worse
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Facebook’s stock fell more than 50 percent in the year after its IPO. Can Snap pull a Facebook-like recovery?

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
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How do teens really use Instagram, Snapchat and other apps?How do teens really use Instagram, Snapchat and other apps?
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Louie Swisher, son of Kara, teaches his mom on the state of the app.

By Eric Johnson
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Snap stock is at an all-time low after its lead underwriter said it’s not innovating fast enoughSnap stock is at an all-time low after its lead underwriter said it’s not innovating fast enough
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Morgan Stanley sent Snap’s stock down more than 7 percent Tuesday.

By Kurt Wagner
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How to use — and how to keep yourself hidden from — Snapchat’s new Maps featureHow to use — and how to keep yourself hidden from — Snapchat’s new Maps feature
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Snap Maps is cool, but hard to find.

By Kurt Wagner
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At Cannes, advertisers are still hunting for an alternative to Google and FacebookAt Cannes, advertisers are still hunting for an alternative to Google and Facebook
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Plus new attendees, two ways to look at live video and a Snapchat-branded Ferris wheel.

By Kurt Wagner
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When Silicon Valley startups want to sell ads they head to the South of FranceWhen Silicon Valley startups want to sell ads they head to the South of France
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Glamorous Cannes is now a routine stop on the road to IPO.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
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Instagram Stories is still growing quickly and now has 250 million usersInstagram Stories is still growing quickly and now has 250 million users
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That’s 50 million new users in just two months.

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
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Snap’s latest ad: A giant, yellow Ferris wheelSnap’s latest ad: A giant, yellow Ferris wheel
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Snap wants to show advertisers in Cannes that it’s unique.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap stock has fallen back to its $17 IPO priceSnap stock has fallen back to its $17 IPO price
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It has dropped 30 percent in value since it closed on its first full day of trading.

By Kurt Wagner
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You can now buy Snapchat video ads straight from the company’s websiteYou can now buy Snapchat video ads straight from the company’s website
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Snap is making it easier for advertisers to hand over their money.

By Kurt Wagner
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Google is God, Facebook is love and Uber is ‘frat rock,’ says brand strategy expert Scott GallowayGoogle is God, Facebook is love and Uber is ‘frat rock,’ says brand strategy expert Scott Galloway
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On the latest Recode Decode, Galloway also grades Netflix, Snap and the New York Times Company.

By Eric Johnson
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This is how the NBA makes exclusive shows for millions on SnapchatThis is how the NBA makes exclusive shows for millions on Snapchat
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We tagged along with an NBA video editor to see how they film exclusively for Snapchat.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap just acquired Placed, a company that tracks whether online ads actually lead to offline purchasesSnap just acquired Placed, a company that tracks whether online ads actually lead to offline purchases
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Snap is adding more than 100 employees as part of the deal.

By Kurt Wagner
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Did Instagram copy Snapchat? Not exactly, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom says.Did Instagram copy Snapchat? Not exactly, Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom says.
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On the latest Recode Decode, Systrom grants that criticism is “fair,” but says everyone copies from everyone — and consumers benefit.

By Eric Johnson
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Instagram rolled out a location Stories feature, just like Snapchat’s location Stories featureInstagram rolled out a location Stories feature, just like Snapchat’s location Stories feature
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Instagram will now compile Stories around hashtags and locations.

By Kurt Wagner
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Sorry, Snapchat, Instagram now has fun face filters, tooSorry, Snapchat, Instagram now has fun face filters, too
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Instagram has copied yet another popular Snapchat feature.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap’s new AR ads are for overlaying objects onto stuff that isn’t your faceSnap’s new AR ads are for overlaying objects onto stuff that isn’t your face
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Snap had a tough earnings call last week. This could help.

By Kurt Wagner
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Three things we learned from Snap’s no good, very bad weekThree things we learned from Snap’s no good, very bad week
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Snap’s stock was down 17 percent after a tough first earnings report.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snap says Snapchat doesn’t need to be as big as Facebook to compete with FacebookSnap says Snapchat doesn’t need to be as big as Facebook to compete with Facebook
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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is preaching a story of quality over quantity.

By Kurt Wagner