DEVELOPING: Snapchat to Impose Storage Fees on Users, Sparking Fears of Lost Memories

BREAKING NEWS Snapchat to Impose Storage Fees on Users, Sparking Fears of Lost Memories Snapchat's parent company Snap has announced that users with over five gigabytes (GB) worth of stored content will be charged for keeping their old posts available. The change is part of a "gradual global rollout" and the exact cost for UK users remains unknown. This new policy affects users who have accumulated large amounts of Memories, which include photos and videos saved from previous posts. Over one trillion Memories have been saved by users since 2016, when the feature was introduced. The move is sparking concerns among users who fear losing access to their stored content due to financial constraints. Snapchat acknowledges that transitioning from a free service to a paid one can be difficult, but insists it's necessary for continued investment in the platform. Snap has not provided further details on how the storage fees will work or when they will take effect. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*