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The Digest:

Millions of Snapchat users remain unable to send snaps, access group chats, or view locations as the platform continues to experience significant downtime. According to reports, the disruption stems from a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), which powers numerous global platforms including Snapchat, Roblox, and various banking services.

Key Points:
  • Snapchat users report inability to send snaps, view locations, or access group chats
  • The outage originated from a major Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure failure
  • AWS confirmed "significant signs of recovery" but some services remain affected
  • Users expressed frustration over broken streaks and disrupted communication
  • The cloud computing issue also impacted Reddit, Roblox, and Lloyds Bank
  • AWS continues working to resolve EC2 instance launch errors and Lambda delays
  • Snapchat has not provided an official statement or restoration timeline
While AWS works toward full recovery, users face continued disruption, highlighting the vulnerability of digital platforms to centralized infrastructure failures.

Sources: Social Media