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Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, is just around the corner! This year, Snapchat is adding a dash of augmented reality (AR) fun to your celebrations with the launch of their new 'AR Pichkari Lens.
What is the AR Pichkari Lens?
This innovative Lens transforms your phone's camera into a virtual pichkari (water gun) filled with colourful Holi pigments. Point it at your friends and family, and unleash a digital spray of colours, virtually drenching them in the festive spirit!
Why Use the AR Pichkari Lens?
- Celebrate Virtually: Connect with loved ones who might be far away and celebrate Holi together virtually.
- Eco-Friendly Fun: Enjoy the vibrant colours of Holi without mess or water waste.
- Endless Colors: The AR Pichkari boasts over a lakh (100,000) colours, ensuring endless variety for your virtual colour fights.
- Creative Expression: Capture hilarious and colourful snaps with friends and family, creating lasting memories of your virtual Holi celebration.
How to Use the AR Pichkari Lens:
There are two ways to access the AR Pichkari Lens:
Method 1: Scan the Snapcode
- Open Snapchat on your device.
- Tap on the search bar at the top of the screen.
- Hold your camera up to the image above (or a printout of the Snapcode) until it recognizes the code.
- A message will appear saying "Snapcode detected." Tap on it.
- The AR Pichkari Lens will load. Point your camera at your friends and unleash the virtual colours!
Method 2: Search for the Lens
- Open Snapchat on your device.
- Tap on the search bar at the top of the screen.
- In the search bar, type "AR Pichkari" (without quotes).
- You should see the AR Pichkari Lens appear in the search results. Tap on it to activate the Lens.
- Point your camera at your friends and unleash the virtual colours!
Additional Tips:
- Experiment with Angles: Move your phone around to create different effects with the virtual colours.
- Capture the Fun: Don't forget to snap pictures and videos of your virtual Holi celebration to share with friends and family on other platforms!
- Explore Other Holi Lenses: Snapchat may offer other festive Lenses for Holi. Explore the search bar to discover more!
Celebrate Holi in a whole new way with Snapchat's AR Pichkari Lens! Get ready for a vibrant and mess-free virtual colour fight with your loved ones!
