to easily share photos and videos

with friends and public audiences.

What sets Snapchat apart from other social apps

is that photos and videos

can be set to disappear after being viewed.

Here's a quick tour of the app.

The icons at the bottom of the screen

indicate the different features

that you can explore in Snapchat.

The Snap Map shows where your friends on Snapchat

are currently located

if they have that function turned on.

You can also explore different locations on the map

and watch Snaps that people share publicly in each location.

The chat tab shows all of the snaps that you receive.

You can add friends in this tab by tapping on the plus icon.

The camera icon will give you access to your camera.

Here, you can take a photo or video to send to others.

There are various filters that can be used,

as well as the option to draw on the image and add text.

Filters will vary based on your current location.

To set a duration on your snap,

tap on the stopwatch icon on the right of screen

and choose the desired duration.

The stories tab allows you to watch your friends' stories.

Stories are comprised of a series of snaps.

They can be a mix of photos and videos.

Under "Discover," you can watch public stories

curated by Snapchat.

Tap on the right side of the screen

to move forward through the stories.

Finally, the spotlight tab features short video content

that you can scroll through by swiping up

or tapping on the screen.

These videos are all public

and have genuinely amassed a large number of views.

Tap the heart icon to like a video.