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Pixelated Preview Photo-Sharing Apps

Clipchat Gives You a Sneak Peak of What You're About to Open

— May 28, 2013 — Tech
Opening a Snapchat can be startling, which is why Clipchat gives you a pixelated preview of what you're being sent. Clipchat states it is the "most secure way to share and discover slices of life" -- the pixelation effect enforces the safety of exchanged content, while providing an exciting teaser to what you're about to open.

Like Snapchat, the photos or videos being sent and received on Clipchat have a life span of 5 seconds. What's different is that Clipchat allows you to follow people like celebrities. It has its own feed, where you can see what messages have been shared recently.

On the feed, usernames are accompanied by pixelated thumbnails of their most recently sent message. These can never be enlarged or un-pixelated. They add some color to the platform, while giving a little more publicity and less privacy on the content of the messages than Snapchat.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Previews - The rise of pixelated previews in photo-sharing apps presents an opportunity to enhance user safety and excitement when opening messages.
2. Celebrity Followings - Photo-sharing apps that allow users to follow celebrities provide opportunities for increased engagement and publicity.
3. Disappearing Content - Apps that offer disappearing content with a limited lifespan, like Clipchat and Snapchat, will likely continue to be a popular trend among users seeking limited exposure and heightened privacy.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Photo-sharing and messaging platforms like Clipchat and Snapchat represent a disruptive innovation in social media, offering users new ways to connect and share content.
2. Entertainment - The ability to follow celebrities on photo-sharing apps like Clipchat presents opportunities for brands and companies in the entertainment industry to engage with fans and promote their products.
3. Privacy and Security - The rise of photo-sharing apps that prioritize user safety and privacy, such as Clipchat, indicates a growing demand for secure digital communication tools and an opportunity for tech companies to innovate in this area.
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