Apps need to add support for the feature, and Engadget reports that Snapchat is doing so. Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks ...

Snapchat users will soon be able to launch the app’s camera directly from the iPhone lock screen, thanks to an app update and the magic of iOS 18.

So, not only can you add Snapchat as a lock screen shortcut, but if you have an iPhone 16, you can even customize the new Camera Control button to launch the Snapchat app instead of the camera app ...

Now you can launch Snapchat’s camera from your iPhone’s lock screen iOS 18 allows users to replace the flashlight or camera shortcuts on their lock screen with Snapchat’s camera mode.

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When you first open it, the app greets you with a playful home screen and Snapchat's familiar yellow theme. You’ll see Remix Templates, which are ready-made Lenses you can customize with a few taps.

For instance, the company launched customizable lock screen and home screen widgets with iOS 16, and the option to customize the Action button to instantly launch the Snapchat app with the iPhone 15.