Forget streaks, Snapchat's 'friend filters' are the new way to chat with BFFs

Bitmoji are popping up in a new place on Snapchat.

The app is now starting to roll out a new "friend filters" feature that creates personalized filters when you reply to Snaps from friends.

The new frames appear when you "double tap to reply" to a Snap from a friend. The filters themselves change throughout the day based on factors like when you became friends or the time of day. So you may see "good morning" early in the day and "good night" in the evening. You could also see a special birthday filter on a friend's birthday.

The filters will also be personalized to each friend you Snap with and your Bitmojis will appear if you both have Bitmoji linked to your Snapchat. Read more...