Snapchat is rolling out a controversial new policy that will charge users for storing more than 5GB of photos and videos in its Memories feature, a staple since 2016 that has preserved over one trillion user moments. The change, part of a gradual global update, affects heavy users with large archives but spares the "vast majority" who stay under the free 5GB limit.

Pricing starts at $1.99 per month for an additional 100GB, with 250GB bundled into the $3.99 Snapchat+ subscription. Exceeding the threshold grants a 12-month grace period of temporary free storage, after which users must pay or risk losing access to their content.

The move has sparked backlash on social media, with users decrying it as "greedy" and unfair, particularly for those who've accumulated years of irreplaceable snaps

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