Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks to an app update and firmware update. . The latest iPhone operating system update allows people to on the lock screen for various other useful tools. These tools will now include the Snapchat camera.
Tapping the button will launch Snapchat’s “Camera Only” mode. This will technically allow you to create a Snap, but there’s a big caveat. The lock screen allows users to take photos, but does not add filters or publish anything. For this, you need to unlock the phone with Face ID, Touch ID or passcode and open the actual app.
This unique feature will be available via a software update sometime this week. Of course, this also requires or . To start, tap and hold the Lock Screen and tap Personalization. Follow the prompts to remove the default options and add the Snapchat camera.
Phones running iOS 18 offer another small update for Snapchat users. Volume keys can now be used to take a Snap when the app is open. Press the volume button to take a photo or press and hold one to record a video.
