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Story summary
- Snapchat renamed its Spotlight feed to "Reals" on April Fools' Day, a move seen as a joke.
- Evan Spiegel, Snapchat CEO, used the announcement to criticize Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing it of copying features.
- The rivalry traces to 2013, when Meta Platforms, Inc. offered $3 billion to acquire Snapchat, which Spiegel rejected.
- Despite Meta's dominance, Snapchat remains a distinct, relevant player, and the prank highlights ongoing tension.
