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Snapchat Renames Spotlight to 'Reals' in Meta Jab

4/3/2026

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  • 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.