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Snapchat to Charge Users for Excess 'Memories' Storage
- Snapchat announced it will begin charging users who store more than 5GB of Memories starting 12 months from now through a gradual global rollout.
- This change responds to the unexpectedly large growth of Memories, which now exceed one trillion saved photos and videos since their launch nearly a decade ago.
- Users storing more than 5GB of content must subscribe to a paid plan starting at $1.99 per month for 100GB; they are given a 12-month period to either purchase additional storage or export their data before any content removal begins.
- Snap stated the rollout would not affect most users, who have less than 5GB of Memories, but the move triggered backlash with some users calling it “unfair” and “greedy”.
- The introduction of paid storage aims to support infrastructure costs and maintain Memories for prolific users while preserving free storage for the majority.
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Snapchat to start charging for memories beyond 5GB: Here's what Indian users should know
Snapchat’s Memories feature has enabled its users to save photos and videos that otherwise disappear after 24 hours, since the platfrom got launched in 2016. Over the years, more than one trillion Memories have been saved on the platform by its loyal customers. But now, Snap has confirmed that its customers who have the 5GB free storage limit will have to subscribe to paid storage plans. The platform will begin prompting users to either upgrade …
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