Snapchat

More younger people are adopting image based social media platform, such as Tumblr, Snapchat and Instagram

A hacker took just 30 minutes to write a computer program which is capable of hacking Snapchat's security measures.

Snapchat issues update and apology for data breach which saw millions of phone number published online.

Snapchat will launch an updated version of its app following 4.6 million usernames and phone numbers being compromised.

A hacker known as Lightcontact has claimed credit for breaching Snapchat's security and stealing user information.

An EU study of 16- to 18-year-olds in eight countries found Facebook use in freefall and mobile-first apps becoming more popular.

Snapchat rejects £2.5bn buyout offer from Google, soon after Facebook offer of £2bn was also shunned by profitless startup.

Snapchat smartphone app rejects £2bn buyout offer by Facebook, as it targets revenue from a freemium business model.