So, today, I’m diving into something a bit more low-key but super important – keeping your Lapse stuff private. If you’re not familiar, Lapse is this cool app that’s like a digital disposable camera. You snap pics, and they “develop” over time, which is a fun twist. But hey, not everything is for everyone’s eyes, right?
First things first, I opened up the Lapse app on my phone. Honestly, I love the whole concept of it, especially how it adds those cute filters to make photos look better. Anyway, the app is invite-only, which already makes it feel a bit more exclusive. I signed up with my number. That is kind of annoying, but what else can I do?
When I was getting started, Lapse asked for a bunch of permissions, like accessing my contacts and camera. That is a kind of red flag for me. But I figured, it needs these to work, so I reluctantly agreed. After setting up, I started exploring the privacy settings.
Here’s the good news: Lapse actually sets all profiles to private by default. That’s a huge plus for me. It means that unless you’re friends with someone on the app, they can’t see your full journal or albums. Phew, right?
- Inviting Friends: This is where you decide who gets to see your stuff. I started by inviting only my closest friends, people I really trust. It felt good to have control over this.
- Setting Up My Profile: I made sure not to put any sensitive info in my profile. Just a simple display name and a profile pic that doesn’t give away too much. Lapse makes it clear that these two things are visible to everyone, so I kept it generic.
- Sharing Photos: Now, here’s the fun part. I started taking photos, and I love that I can pick which ones to share with friends and which to keep to myself. It’s like having a secret photo diary!
Then I discovered the group chat feature. You can start a private group chat with your buddies, which is pretty cool. It works like any other chat, but with the added “roll” feature, where an animated montage of photos is dropped into the chat. It’s like sharing a mini-movie of your moments, but only with the people you choose.
Important Considerations
I noticed some discussions online about Lapse being a safer option for kids since it’s private by default. While I agree to an extent, I still believe it’s important to be cautious. Kids, or even adults, might overshare without realizing it. So, I made a mental note to always double-check what I’m sharing, even in private chats.
In the end, using Lapse privately comes down to being mindful about who you add as friends and what you choose to share. It’s awesome that the app has decent privacy settings, but it’s on us to use them wisely. I’m keeping my circle small and my shared photos carefully selected. That way, I enjoy the fun of Lapse without worrying too much about privacy issues.
So yeah, that’s my experience with making my Lapse account private. It’s all about taking those small steps to keep your digital life as private as you want it to be. Stay safe and happy snapping!
