India, Dec. 16 -- Snapchat's 2025 Recap is not just a nostalgic slideshow. It quietly shows how people actually communicate. Because it pulls from saved memories rather than algorithms, it reflects real behavior. And this year, that behavior points to a shift toward voice, quick visual reactions, and group conversations.

One of the most telling signs from Snapchat's Recap 2025 report is how voice calls and notes just keep getting more popular.

Snappers all over the world have been racking up 1.7 billion minutes of voice time per day; that's voice notes, calls, and even video chats.

Year on year, that's a 30% increase, which shows more and more people are turning to instant messaging.

In the States, users sent out over 5 billion voice ...