Snapchat is today launching a new feature called Dual Camera that — you guessed it — takes photos with both your front-facing and rear-facing cameras at the same time. This is actually an option that’s been available since earlier this year in Snapchat’s “Director Mode,” but now it’s been given its own spotlight on the main camera toolbar.
Dual Camera is, in Snap’s words, the evolution of the idea that “the camera supports real friendship through visual communication, self-expression, and storytelling,” allowing users to capture multiple perspectives in an instant. It’s also the perfect way to capitalize on the immense popularity of BeReal, which uses a dual-camera system as its main mode of communication.
