Is Snapchat trolling Apple and Google over the burger emoji?

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Apple and Google got hauled over the coals this week for their truly abysmal attempts at assembling burgers—albeit in emoji form. 

But, it looks like Snapchat’s joined in the burger party with their very own contribution to the debate. 

Yes, Snapchat has launched a burger AR lens. And, its burger is actually superior to that of Google and Apple. How very embarrassing! 

Snapchat confirmed to Mashable that the lens launched this week. Which just so happened to coincide with the furore over Apple and Google’s burger emoji. Mere coincidence? Or, straight-up trolling?  Read more…

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